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Compare bus and train for Sheffield to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $49 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 56m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, while a train costs an average of $140.
Distance: 184 miles (297 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$140 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest | $81 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 56m Average total duration Fastest 4h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 5m Average total duration 7h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Sheffield to Bournemouth
Compare the available ways to get from Sheffield to Bournemouth, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Sheffield to Bournemouth:
A bus is $92 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Bournemouth costing on average $140.
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 5m.
Tickets start at around $140 compared to roughly $81 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$58. The journey takes 4h 26m versus 4h 13m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Sheffield to Bournemouth
How to get from Sheffield to Bournemouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sheffield to Bournemouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:00 AM9h10Sheffield11:10 AMBournemouth$351One-way0 transfers
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- 2:00 AM9h10Sheffield11:10 AMBournemouth$351One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 6:45 AM7h50Sheffield2:35 PMBournemouth$411One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Sheffield to Bournemouth:
A bus is $92 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Bournemouth costing on average $140.
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 5m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses 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, FlixBus to go to Bournemouth by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, South Western Railway to go to Bournemouth by train.
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