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Compare train and bus for Wolverhampton to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wolverhampton to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $96 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $96, while a train costs an average of $116.
Distance: 129 miles (208 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$116 Average price | $96 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 26m Average total duration Fastest 3h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 21m Average total duration 5h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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.
Compare ways to travel from Wolverhampton to Bournemouth
Compare the available ways to get from Wolverhampton to Bournemouth, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Wolverhampton to Bournemouth:
A bus is $20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wolverhampton to Bournemouth costing on average $116.
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 21m.
Tickets start at around $116 compared to roughly $56 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$60. The journey takes 3h 56m versus 3h 27m 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 Wolverhampton to Bournemouth
How to get from Wolverhampton to Bournemouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Wolverhampton to Bournemouth is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- G01013
11:39 AM 3h34 Wolverhampton station (WVH) 3:13 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) $39 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- G01013
11:39 AM 3h34 Wolverhampton station (WVH) 3:13 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) $39 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- G01013
11:39 AM 3h34 Wolverhampton station (WVH) 3:13 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) $39 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- G01027
3:39 PM 3h35 Wolverhampton station (WVH) 7:14 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) $39 1 One-way 0 transfers - G01018
12:39 PM 3h36 Wolverhampton station (WVH) 4:15 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) $39 1 One-way 0 transfers - G01043
6:39 PM 3h36 Wolverhampton station (WVH) 10:15 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) $39 1 One-way 0 transfers
- NX210 · NX035
5:10 AM 6h25 Wolverhampton, Bus Station 11:35 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station $102 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX210 · NX035
7:25 AM 6h40 Wolverhampton, Bus Station 2:05 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station $102 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX210 · NX035
2:35 AM 7h25 Wolverhampton, Bus Station 10:00 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station $103 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Wolverhampton to Bournemouth:
A bus is $20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wolverhampton to Bournemouth costing on average $116.
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 21m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Wolverhampton and Bournemouth as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Wolverhampton, Bus Station and arrive in Bournemouth, Coach Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Wolverhampton station (WVH) and arrive in Bournemouth station (BMH).
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway to go to Bournemouth by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Bournemouth by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
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