How to travel from London to Bournemouth

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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 €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 18m. 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 €19.

Distance: 151 km

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€10

Average price

Cheapest

€39

Average price

3h 11m

Average total duration

2h 41m

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30m

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2h 48m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 18m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

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National Express

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South Western Railway

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from London to Bournemouth

How to get from London to Bournemouth by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from London to Bournemouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
11:00AM3h30
London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station
02:30PMBournemouth, Coach Station
91One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
10:30PM2h40
London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station
01:10AMBournemouth, Coach Station
81One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

South Western RailwayP61495
06:05PM1h44
London Waterloo (WAT)
07:49PMBournemouth station (BMH)
431One-way
0 transfers

Other options

South Western RailwayP61495_L72814
06:05PM2h05
London Waterloo (WAT)
08:10PMBournemouth station (BMH)
391One-way
0 transfers
South Western RailwayP61441
06:35PM1h46
London Waterloo (WAT)
08:21PMBournemouth station (BMH)
431One-way
0 transfers
South Western RailwayP61435_L72813
05:35PM2h06
London Waterloo (WAT)
07:41PMBournemouth station (BMH)
481One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
12:45PM2h55
London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station
03:40PMBournemouth, Coach Station
91One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
03:00PM3h30
London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station
06:30PMBournemouth, Coach Station
91One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX035
09:30AM2h40
London, Victoria Coach Station
12:10PMBournemouth, Coach Station
251One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from London to Bournemouth

Travel to Bournemouth easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Bournemouth.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between London and Bournemouth including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Bournemouth is a bus with an average price of €6.

This is compared to other travel options from London to Bournemouth:

A bus is €13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Bournemouth costing on average €19.

The fastest way to travel from London to Bournemouth is by train with an average journey time of 1h 44m.

Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 20m.

The London to Bournemouth distance is approximately 151 km.
The average frequency per day from London to Bournemouth is:
  • Around 24 buses per day.
  • Around 13 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Bournemouth:
  • Trains mostly depart from Clapham Junction (CLJ) 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Bournemouth, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Bournemouth by bus.
  • Travel with South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Tfl Rail to go to Bournemouth by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Bournemouth with the following travel companies:
  • 21 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
  • 8 direct trains per day with South Western Railway.
Omio customers who travel from London to Bournemouth often also extend their vacation to go to Southampton, Edinburgh, Manchester, London Victoria (VIC), London Gatwick Airport. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bournemouth and these popular destinations at a great price.
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