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Compare train and bus for Bournemouth to Bath
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 8m. 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 $19, and a train costs an average of $40.
Distance: 49 miles (80 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$72 Average price | $56 Average price Cheapest |
2h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 46m Average total duration 5h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Bath by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bournemouth to Bath is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
P61432+L168049:50 AM2h36Bournemouth station (BMH)12:26 PMBath Spa (BTH)$541One-way1 transfer
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- P61432+L168049:50 AM2h36Bournemouth station (BMH)12:26 PMBath Spa (BTH)$541One-way1 transfer
Fastest
C72339+L168091:06 PM2h22Bournemouth station (BMH)3:28 PMBath Spa (BTH)$541One-way1 transfer
Other options
- P61421+L168038:50 AM2h36Bournemouth station (BMH)11:26 AMBath Spa (BTH)$541One-way1 transfer
- C72327+L1680611:06 AM2h23Bournemouth station (BMH)1:29 PMBath Spa (BTH)$541One-way1 transfer
- P61444+L1680711:50 AM2h35Bournemouth station (BMH)2:25 PMBath Spa (BTH)$541One-way1 transfer
- NX035 · NX40311:30 AM6h00Bournemouth, Coach Station5:30 PMBath, Bus Station$971One-way1 transfer
- NX035 · NX4038:10 AM5h35Bournemouth, Coach Station1:45 PMBath, Bus Station$1081One-way1 transfer
- NX035 · NX4039:40 AM5h35Bournemouth, Coach Station3:15 PMBath, Bus Station$1111One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Bath:
A bus is $20 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to Bath costing on average $40 (€32).
Other travel options to Bath take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 40m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bournemouth and Bath 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 Bath Spa (BTH).
- Buses mostly depart from Bournemouth, Coach Station and arrive in Bath, Bus Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Lymington Pier and arrive in Yarmouth.
- Travel with National Express to go to Bath by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Bath by train.
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