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Compare train and bus for Watford to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Watford to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $39. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, and a train costs an average of $32.
Distance: 91 miles (147 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$52 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 43m Average total duration 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Watford to Bournemouth:
A bus is $13 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Watford to Bournemouth costing on average $52 (€42).
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 13m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Watford to Bournemouth:
A bus is $13 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Watford to Bournemouth costing on average $52 (€42).
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 13m.
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Watford and Bournemouth as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Ferries mostly depart from Ryde and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station and arrive in Bournemouth, Coach Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Watford Junction (WFJ) and arrive in Bournemouth station (BMH).
- Travel with National Express, First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, Arriva UK to go to Bournemouth by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway, London Overground, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains to go to Bournemouth by train.
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