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Compare train and coach for South Croydon to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from South Croydon to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £37.
Distance: 144 km
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£38 Average Price | £9 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get to Bournemouth from South Croydon by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from South Croydon to Bournemouth is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from South Croydon to Bournemouth:
A coach is £28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from South Croydon to Bournemouth costing on average £37.
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 45m.
- Around 12 coaches per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between South Croydon and Bournemouth as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Coaches mostly depart from London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station and arrive in Bournemouth, Coach Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Sanderstead (SNR) and arrive in Bournemouth station (BMH).
- Travel with Megabus to go to Bournemouth by coach.
- Travel with Southern, South Western Railway, Thameslink, Southern to go to Bournemouth by train.
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