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Compare bus and train for Sheffield to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a train costs an average of $77.
Distance: 184 miles (297 km)
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$41 Average price Cheapest | $123 Average price |
7h 29m Average total duration 6h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 6m Average total duration Fastest 4h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Sheffield to Bournemouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Sheffield to Bournemouth:
A bus is $57 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Bournemouth costing on average $77 (€62).
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 40m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sheffield and Bournemouth as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Sheffield station (SHF) and arrive in Bournemouth station (BMH).
- Buses mostly depart from Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) and arrive in Bournemouth, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Bournemouth by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, South Western Railway to go to Bournemouth by train.
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