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Compare train and bus for Southampton to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $5.
Distance: 24 miles (39 km)
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$13 Average price | $8 Average price Cheapest |
1h 3m Average total duration Fastest 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m Average total duration 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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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 Southampton to Bournemouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Southampton to Bournemouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:50 PM0h40Southampton6:30 PMBournemouth$41One-way0 transfers
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- 5:50 PM0h40Southampton6:30 PMBournemouth$41One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 5:50 PM0h40Southampton6:30 PMBournemouth$41One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 9:59 AM1h25Southampton11:24 AMBournemouth$71One-way0 transfers
- 11:05 PM1h00Southampton12:05 AMBournemouth$71One-way0 transfers
- 8:40 PM0h50Southampton9:30 PMBournemouth$111One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Bournemouth:
A bus is $0.93 (€0.76) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Bournemouth costing on average $5 (€4).
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 40m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton and Bournemouth as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Southampton Central (SOU) and arrive in Bournemouth station (BMH).
- Buses mostly depart from Southampton, Coach Station and arrive in Bournemouth, Coach Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Yarmouth and arrive in Lymington Pier.
- Travel with South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Bournemouth by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Bournemouth by bus.
- 8 direct trains per day with South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country.
- 13 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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