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Compare train and bus for Winchester to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Winchester to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 27m. 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 $15, while a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 34 miles (55 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$22 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Winchester to Bournemouth:
A bus is $8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Winchester to Bournemouth costing on average $22.
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 55m.
Tickets start at around $22 compared to roughly $15 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-7.60. The journey takes 57m versus 49m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Winchester to Bournemouth
How to get from Winchester to Bournemouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Winchester to Bournemouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX1604:45 PM1h25Winchester, St Catherines Park & Ride6:10 PMBournemouth, Coach Station$151One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
NX1604:45 PM1h25Winchester, St Catherines Park & Ride6:10 PMBournemouth, Coach Station$151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
G0100110:27 AM1h00Winchester station (WIN)11:27 AMBournemouth station (BMH)$211One-way0 transfers
Other options
L787428:06 AM1h13Winchester station (WIN)9:19 AMBournemouth station (BMH)$191One-way0 transfers
L800969:43 AM1h06Winchester station (WIN)10:49 AMBournemouth station (BMH)$201One-way0 transfers
L8011410:43 AM1h06Winchester station (WIN)11:49 AMBournemouth station (BMH)$201One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Winchester to Bournemouth:
A bus is $8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Winchester to Bournemouth costing on average $22.
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 55m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Winchester and Bournemouth as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Winchester station (WIN) and arrive in Bournemouth station (BMH).
- Buses mostly depart from Winchester, St Catherines Park & Ride and arrive in Bournemouth, Coach Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Fishbourne.
- Travel with National Express to go to Bournemouth by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, South Western Railway, Cross Country to go to Bournemouth by train.
- 12 direct trains per day with South Western Railway, Cross Country.
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