4.9
4.6
Travel Information
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 an average ticket price of €6 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, while a train costs an average of €8.
Distance: 24 miles (39 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€8 Average price | €6 Average price Cheapest | €10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 3m Average total duration Fastest 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Bournemouth:
A bus is €1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Bournemouth costing on average €8.
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 27m.
The journey is about 9m faster (33m by train vs 42m by car) and roughly €3 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€8 vs €10). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Southampton to Bournemouth
How to get from Southampton to Bournemouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Southampton to Bournemouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus6:00 PM1h00Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)7:00 PMBournemouth, Coach Station€41One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus6:00 PM1h00Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)7:00 PMBournemouth, Coach Station€41One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- G009958:46 AM0h31Southampton Central (SOU)9:17 AMBournemouth station (BMH)€71One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G010276:45 PM0h32Southampton Central (SOU)7:17 PMBournemouth station (BMH)€101One-way0 transfers
L803026:22 PM0h35Southampton Central (SOU)6:57 PMBournemouth station (BMH)€131One-way0 transfers- L80302_L788006:25 PM0h48Southampton Central (SOU)7:13 PMBournemouth station (BMH)€131One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:30 PM1h05Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)12:35 AMBournemouth, Coach Station€41One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:45 PM1h05Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)10:50 PMBournemouth, Coach Station€41One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:15 PM1h05Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)2:20 PMBournemouth, Coach Station€41One-way0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Sep 17
Sep 18
Sep 19
Sep 20
Sep 21
Sep 22
Sep 23
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
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.
This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Bournemouth:
A bus is €1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Bournemouth costing on average €8.
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 27m.
- Around 10 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.
- 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.
- Travel with CrossCountry, South Western Railway, Cross Country to go to Bournemouth by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Bournemouth by bus.
- 8 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, South Western Railway, Cross Country.
- 10 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
Travelling from Southampton to Bournemouth: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
