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Compare train and bus for Bournemouth to London
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €18.
Distance: 151 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€11 Average price Cheapest | €44 Average price |
3h 14m Average total duration 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Bournemouth to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bournemouth to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to London:
A bus is €11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to London costing on average €18.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 55m.
- Around 26 buses per day.
- Around 13 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bournemouth and London as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bournemouth station (BMH) and arrive in London Waterloo (WAT).
- Buses mostly depart from Bournemouth, Coach Station and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Ryde.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to London by train.
- 25 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
- 9 direct trains per day with South Western Railway.
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