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Compare train and bus for Weymouth to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Weymouth to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, while a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 26 miles (42 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$26 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 26m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Weymouth to Bournemouth
Compare the available ways to get from Weymouth to Bournemouth, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Weymouth to Bournemouth:
A bus is $15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Weymouth to Bournemouth costing on average $26.
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 50m.
You'll arrive about 7m sooner (56m by train vs 1h 3m by car). Tickets start at around $26 compared to roughly $12 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Weymouth to Bournemouth
How to get from Weymouth to Bournemouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Weymouth to Bournemouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX0359:00 AM 1h20 Weymouth, The Esplanade / New Street (Marks & Spencer) 10:20 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station $10 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
NX0359:00 AM 1h20 Weymouth, The Esplanade / New Street (Marks & Spencer) 10:20 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station $10 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
L800698:59 AM 0h51 Weymouth station (WEY) 9:50 AM Bournemouth station (BMH) $31 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
L800749:58 AM 0h52 Weymouth station (WEY) 10:50 AM Bournemouth station (BMH) $31 1 One-way 0 transfers
L8008010:56 AM 0h54 Weymouth station (WEY) 11:50 AM Bournemouth station (BMH) $31 1 One-way 0 transfers
L8020810:15 AM 0h58 Weymouth station (WEY) 11:13 AM Bournemouth station (BMH) $31 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Weymouth to Bournemouth:
A bus is $15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Weymouth to Bournemouth costing on average $26.
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 50m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Weymouth and Bournemouth as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Weymouth station (WEY) and arrive in Bournemouth station (BMH).
- Buses mostly depart from Weymouth, The Esplanade / New Street (Marks & Spencer) and arrive in Bournemouth, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Bournemouth by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway to go to Bournemouth by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 7 direct trains per day with South Western Railway.
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