There are 3 ways to get from Bristol to Bournemouth by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain Bristol Parkway - Fareham / ...
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
2h 25m£55–116Drive 72.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bristol to Bournemouthcar 72.7 mi
1h 55m£18–26Train, bus
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Salisburytrain
- Take the bus from Railway Station Stop SA to Meeting House Lanebus X3
- Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Westover Roadbus X3 / ...
3h 28m£33–58
Bristol to Bournemouth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Bournemouth is to drive which costs £17 - £26 and takes 1h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Bristol to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs £17 - £26.
No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Bournemouth via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
The distance between Bristol and Bournemouth is 106 miles. The road distance is 73.2 miles.
The best way to get from Bristol to Bournemouth without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs £55 - £120.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Bristol to Bournemouth, including transfers.
Bristol to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Southampton Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Bournemouth is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Bristol to Bournemouth.
Book your Bristol to Bournemouth train tickets online with Omio.
What companies run services between Bristol, England and Bournemouth, England?
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Bournemouth via Southampton Central in around 2h 25m.
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £40–50
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £55–80
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Salisbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–55
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £29–35
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £35–55
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Southampton Central to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £13–19
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £22–35
Train from Southampton Central to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £23–35
- 1st Class
- £26–40
- Phone
- +44 1202 338420
- enquiries@morebus.co.uk
- Website
- morebus.co.uk
Bus from Railway Station Stop SA to Meeting House Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.morebus.co.uk/
Bus from Meeting House Lane to Westover Road
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.morebus.co.uk/
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
There are 2443+ hotels available in Bournemouth.



















