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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 9m. 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 €26.
Distance: 151 km
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€12 Average price Cheapest | €49 Average price |
3h 27m Average total duration 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m 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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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.
There are 2 ways to get from London to Bournemouth: train or coach.
The cheapest way to go to Bournemouth from London is by taking a coach, which costs on average €9.
This is compared to other ways of getting from London to Bournemouth:
A coach is €19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Bournemouth costing on average €28.
The fastest way to get to Bournemouth from London is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 45 min.
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Getting to Bournemouth by coach takes 2 h 15 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 150 km from London to Bournemouth.
The average frequency per day from London to Bournemouth is:
- Around 18 coaches per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between London and Bournemouth as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from London to Bournemouth:
- Coaches mostly leave from London, Victoria Coach Station and tend to arrive in Bournemouth, Coach Station.
- Trains mostly depart from London Waterloo and arrive in Bournemouth.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from London to Bournemouth:
- You can go to Bournemouth from London by coach with National Express or Megabus. You'll see cheap coach tickets for €9 with National Express from London to Bournemouth on Omio.
- You can go to Bournemouth from London by train with South Western Railway or CrossCountry. You'll see cheap train tickets for €28 with South Western Railway from London to Bournemouth on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Bournemouth with the following travel companies:
- Direct coaches with National Express or Megabus with 15 direct coaches per day.
- 4 direct trains per day with South Western Railway.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Bournemouth as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Bournemouth from London.
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