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Compare train and bus for Swansea to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 6m. 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 $22, and a train costs an average of $102.
Distance: 108 miles (175 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$36 Average price Cheapest | $123 Average price | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 57m Average total duration 7h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 4h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Swansea to Bournemouth:
A bus is $87 (€71) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swansea to Bournemouth costing on average $123 (€101).
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 27m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Swansea to Bournemouth:
A bus is $87 (€71) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swansea to Bournemouth costing on average $123 (€101).
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 27m.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 7 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 FlixBus, National Express to go to Bournemouth by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR), Transport for Wales to go to Bournemouth by train.
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