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Compare train and bus for Bournemouth to Southampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €5.
Distance: 39 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€10 Average price | €7 Average price Cheapest |
1h 3m Average total duration Fastest 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 24m Average total duration 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
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 Southampton by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Bournemouth to Southampton is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Southampton:
A bus is €0.51 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to Southampton costing on average €5.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 45m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bournemouth and Southampton 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 Southampton Central (SOU).
- Buses mostly depart from Bournemouth, Coach Station and arrive in Southampton, Coach Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Lymington Pier and arrive in Yarmouth.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Southampton by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Southampton by train.
- 13 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 8 direct trains per day with South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country.
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