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Compare train and coach for Bolton to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bolton to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, and a train costs an average of £63.
Distance: 321 km
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£49 Average Price Cheapest | £93 Average Price |
9h 39m Average total duration 9h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 26m Average total duration Fastest 4h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Travel optionsfrom Bolton to Bournemouth
How to get to Bournemouth from Bolton by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bolton to Bournemouth is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX540 · NX035Cheapest
NX540 · NX035Fastest
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Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo+
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Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo+
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FAQs: Bolton 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 Bolton to Bournemouth.

You can get to Bournemouth from Bolton 2 different ways: train or coach.
The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Bournemouth is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of £28 compared to other travel options to Bournemouth:
A coach is £19 less than a train with an average ticket price of £47 from Bolton to Bournemouth.
The fastest way to get to Bournemouth from Bolton is by train with an average travel time of 5 h 18 min.
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Coach takes 9 h on average.
The Bolton to Bournemouth distance is approximately 198 miles.
The average frequency per day from Bolton to Bournemouth is:
- 5 coaches per day.
- 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Bolton to 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 when travelling from Bolton to Bournemouth:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Bolton to Bournemouth:
- You can take a coach from Bolton to Bournemouth with National Express. Cheap tickets can be found for £28 with National Express from Bolton to Bournemouth.
- You can go to Bournemouth from Bolton by train with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry or Northern Rail (3). You'll see cheap train tickets for £47 with CrossCountry from Bolton to Bournemouth on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Bolton to Bournemouth with the following travel companies:
- You can take a direct coach with.
- You can book a direct train with.
Direct services to Bournemouth tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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