You can get from Edinburgh to Bournemouth by train, bus or flight.
To get from Edinburgh to Bournemouth on 25 May we recommend taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 365 miles (588 km) | |
Available travel modes | Coach or train | |
Ticket price range | £75 - £90 | |
Cheapest mode | Coach • £75 • 12 h 55 min | |
Fastest mode | Train • £90 • 7 h 20 min | |
Popular travel companies | National Express or Avanti West Coast |
Take a coach or train to travel 365 miles (588 km) from Edinburgh to Bournemouth. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 7 h 20 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a coach is the best option with prices starting as low as £75. The most popular travel providers which serve this trip are National Express or Avanti West Coast among others. Travellers can even take a direct from Edinburgh to Bournemouth.
There are 2 ways to get from Edinburgh to Bournemouth: coach or train.
Coach services offer the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Bournemouth. Tickets for a coach cost on average £75.
This is compared to other travel options to Bournemouth:
A coach is £16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Bournemouth costing on average £90.
The fastest way from Edinburgh to Bournemouth is by train with an average journey time of 7 h 20 min.
Other travel options to Bournemouth from Edinburgh can usually take longer:
In comparison, taking a coach requires on average 12 h 55 min of travel time.
The Edinburgh to Bournemouth distance is approximately 365 miles (588 km).
The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Bournemouth is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Edinburgh and Bournemouth as scheduled services by coach or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Edinburgh to Bournemouth:
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Edinburgh to Bournemouth, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
When planning your trip between Edinburgh and Bournemouth, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to book and their prices in the next 7 days:
However, we recommend buying tickets between Edinburgh and Bournemouth online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.
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