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Compare train and bus for London to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London to Bournemouth 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 2h 28m. 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 €5, and a train costs an average of €15.
Distance: 151 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€12 Average price Cheapest | €40 Average price |
3h 10m Average total duration 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom London to Bournemouth
How to get from London to Bournemouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Bournemouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus10:30 PM2h45London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station1:15 AMBournemouth, Coach Station€101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus10:30 PM2h45London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station1:15 AMBournemouth, Coach Station€101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- L801812:35 PM1h59London Waterloo (WAT)4:34 PMBournemouth station (BMH)€291One-way0 transfers
Other options
- L801771:35 PM1h59London Waterloo (WAT)3:34 PMBournemouth station (BMH)€291One-way0 transfers
- L787862:54 PM2h27London Waterloo (WAT)5:21 PMBournemouth station (BMH)€291One-way0 transfers
- L787801:54 PM2h27London Waterloo (WAT)4:21 PMBournemouth station (BMH)€291One-way0 transfers
- NX03510:50 PM2h10London, Hammersmith Bridge Road1:00 AMBournemouth, Coach Station€181One-way0 transfers
- NX0352:55 PM2h15London, Hammersmith Bridge Road5:10 PMBournemouth, Coach Station€181One-way0 transfers
- NX03510:30 PM2h30London, Victoria Coach Station1:00 AMBournemouth, Coach Station€181One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Bournemouth:
A bus is €28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Bournemouth costing on average €40.
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 40m.
- Around 26 buses per day.
- Around 17 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Bournemouth as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Waterloo (WAT) and arrive in Bournemouth station (BMH).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Bournemouth, Coach Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus, First Bus London, Go Ahead London to go to Bournemouth by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Elizabeth line to go to Bournemouth by train.
- 23 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
- 11 direct trains per day with South Western Railway.
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