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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 Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m 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 London to Bournemouth by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from London to Bournemouth 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 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.
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 20m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 21 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
- 8 direct trains per day with South Western Railway.
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