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Compare train and coach for Bolton to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the train 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 £24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, and a train costs an average of £39.
Distance: 321 km
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£79 Average Price | £39 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 21m Average total duration Fastest 4h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 33m Average total duration 9h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get to Bournemouth from Bolton by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Bolton to Bournemouth is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Bolton to Bournemouth:
A coach is £15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bolton to Bournemouth costing on average £39.
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Coach takes on average 9h 20m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bolton and Bournemouth as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bolton station (BON) and arrive in Bournemouth station (BMH).
- Coaches mostly depart from Bolton, Interchange and arrive in Bournemouth, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Bournemouth by coach.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail (3) to go to Bournemouth by train.
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