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Compare train and bus for Swansea to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swansea to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, and a train costs an average of €79.
Distance: 108 miles (175 km)
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€93 Average price | €33 Average price Cheapest |
4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 0m Average total duration 7h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Swansea to Bournemouth by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Swansea to Bournemouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Swansea to Bournemouth:
A bus is $77 (€61) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swansea to Bournemouth costing on average $99 (€79).
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 15m.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Swansea and Bournemouth as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Swansea station (SWA) and arrive in Bournemouth station (BMH).
- Buses mostly depart from Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station and arrive in Bournemouth, Coach Station.
- Travel with Great Western Rail, first_great_western to go to Bournemouth by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Bournemouth by bus.
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