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Compare train and bus for Slough to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Slough to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €41 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €41, while a train costs an average of €49.
Distance: 77 miles (125 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€49 Average price | €41 Average price Cheapest | €27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Slough to Bournemouth:
A bus is €8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Slough to Bournemouth costing on average €49.
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 51m.
Tickets start at around €49 compared to roughly €27 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-21.38. The journey takes 1h 55m versus 1h 44m 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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Slough to Bournemouth:
A bus is €8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Slough to Bournemouth costing on average €49.
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 51m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Slough and Bournemouth as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Slough station (SLO) and arrive in Bournemouth station (BMH).
- Buses mostly depart from Slough, Wellington Street and arrive in Bournemouth, Coach Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, South Western Railway, Elizabeth Line (TfL), Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Bournemouth by train.
- Travel with National Express, First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, Thames Valley Buses to go to Bournemouth by bus.
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