How to travel from Southampton to Bournemouth

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Compare train and bus for Southampton to Bournemouth

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €5.

Distance: 24 miles (39 km)

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€9

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€7

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1h 4m

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34m

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30m

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1h 29m

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59m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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South Western Railway

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National Express

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from Southampton to Bournemouth

How to get from Southampton to Bournemouth by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Southampton to Bournemouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National ExpressNX160
12:50PM0h50
Southampton, Coach Station
01:40PMBournemouth, Coach Station
$111One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
01:45PM0h45
Southampton Central (SOU)
02:30PMBournemouth, Coach Station
$91One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

CrossCountryK45113
08:46AM0h27
Southampton Central (SOU)
09:13AMBournemouth station (BMH)
$171One-way
0 transfers

Other options

CrossCountryK45112
09:45AM0h28
Southampton Central (SOU)
10:13AMBournemouth station (BMH)
$171One-way
0 transfers
South Western RailwayP61461
09:25AM0h37
Southampton Central (SOU)
10:02AMBournemouth station (BMH)
$201One-way
0 transfers
South Western RailwayL73889
09:06AM0h47
Southampton Central (SOU)
09:53AMBournemouth station (BMH)
$201One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
01:25PM1h05
Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)
02:30PMBournemouth, Coach Station
$91One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
05:50PM0h40
Southampton Central (SOU)
06:30PMBournemouth, Coach Station
$91One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
05:30PM1h00
Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)
06:30PMBournemouth, Coach Station
$91One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Southampton to Bournemouth

Travel to Bournemouth easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Southampton to Bournemouth.

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There are 2 options to travel between Southampton and Bournemouth including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Southampton to Bournemouth is a bus with an average price of $6 (€5).

This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Bournemouth:

A bus is $0.56 (€0.44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Bournemouth costing on average $7 (€5).

The fastest way to travel from Southampton to Bournemouth is by train with an average journey time of 26m.

Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:

Bus takes on average 40m.

The distance from Southampton to Bournemouth is approximately 24 miles (39 km).
The average frequency per day from Southampton to Bournemouth is:
  • Around 14 buses per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton and Bournemouth as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Southampton to Bournemouth:
  • Trains mostly depart from Southampton Central (SOU) and arrive in Bournemouth station (BMH).
  • Buses mostly depart from Southampton, Coach Station and arrive in Bournemouth, Coach Station.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Yarmouth and arrive in Lymington Pier.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Southampton to Bournemouth, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Bournemouth by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Bournemouth by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Southampton to Bournemouth with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct trains per day with South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country.
  • 14 direct buses per day with National Express.
Omio customers who travel from Southampton to Bournemouth often also extend their vacation to go to London, Edinburgh, Manchester, London Victoria (VIC), London Gatwick Airport. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bournemouth and these popular destinations at a great price.
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