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Compare bus and train for Stansted Mountfitchet to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Stansted Mountfitchet to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €52 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €52, while a train costs an average of €56.
Distance: 121 miles (195 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€52 Average price Cheapest | €56 Average price | €45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 48m Average total duration 4h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration Fastest 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Stansted Mountfitchet to Bournemouth
Compare the available ways to get from Stansted Mountfitchet to Bournemouth, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Stansted Mountfitchet to Bournemouth:
A bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stansted Mountfitchet to Bournemouth costing on average €56.
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 48m.
Tickets start at around €52 compared to roughly €45 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€7. The journey takes 4h 18m versus 2h 36m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Stansted Mountfitchet to Bournemouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stansted Mountfitchet to Bournemouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:35 PM 5h20 Stansted Mountfitchet 12:55 AM Bournemouth €32 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
7:35 PM 5h20 Stansted Mountfitchet 12:55 AM Bournemouth €32 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
10:05 PM 5h10 Stansted Mountfitchet 3:15 AM Bournemouth €33 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
8:35 PM 5h10 Stansted Mountfitchet 1:45 AM Bournemouth €35 1 One-way 0 transfers9:05 AM 5h41 Stansted Mountfitchet 2:46 PM Bournemouth €36 1 One-way 0 transfers9:05 PM 5h10 Stansted Mountfitchet 2:15 AM Bournemouth €42 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Stansted Mountfitchet to Bournemouth:
A bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stansted Mountfitchet to Bournemouth costing on average €56.
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 48m.
- Around 30 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stansted Mountfitchet and Bournemouth as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) and arrive in Bournemouth station (BMH).
- Buses mostly depart from Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station and arrive in Bournemouth, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Bournemouth by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Bournemouth by train.
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