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Compare train and bus for Taunton to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Taunton to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $74 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 6m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $74, while a train costs an average of $111.
Distance: 57 miles (92 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$74 Average price Cheapest | $111 Average price | $26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 35m Average total duration 6h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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 Taunton to Bournemouth:
A bus is $36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Taunton to Bournemouth costing on average $111.
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 35m.
Tickets start at around $74 compared to roughly $26 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-48.71. The journey takes 6h 5m versus 2h 0m 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 Taunton to Bournemouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Taunton to Bournemouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:25 AM8h20Taunton5:45 PMBournemouth$531One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 9:25 AM8h20Taunton5:45 PMBournemouth$531One-way0 transfers
Fastest
8:58 AM3h49Taunton12:47 PMBournemouth$561One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 10:25 AM8h20Taunton6:45 PMBournemouth$801One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Taunton to Bournemouth:
A bus is $36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Taunton to Bournemouth costing on average $111.
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 35m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Taunton and Bournemouth as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Taunton station (TAU) and arrive in Bournemouth station (BMH).
- Buses mostly depart from Taunton, Park Street (opposite County Hall) and arrive in Bournemouth, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Bournemouth by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway to go to Bournemouth by train.
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