How to travel from Middlesbrough to Bournemouth, United Kingdom

The distance between Middlesbrough and Bournemouth is around 511km (317 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Middlesbrough to Bournemouth by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Newcastle then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Bournemouth.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £220($260)
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Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Bournemouth.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £105($120)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Leeds City Centre Bus Stn stand 1 then London Victoria Coach Station and then to Bournemouth Station off Holdenhurst Rd.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £41($48)

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Drive

Drive to Bournemouth.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Distance511km (317 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Middlesbrough and Bournemouth

There are several options for getting from Middlesbrough to Bournemouth by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £35 ($42) and will take around 11h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £220 ($260).

The distance between Middlesbrough and Bournemouth is around 511km (317 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 431km (268 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Middlesbrough and Bournemouth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Middlesbrough to Bournemouth is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx £220 ($260).

The cheapest way to travel between Middlesbrough and Bournemouth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £35 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Middlesbrough and Bournemouth. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Middlesbrough to Bournemouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Darlington, London Kings Cross, Euston station and Waterloo station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

LNER, Grand Central, South Western Railway, TransPennine Express Service and CrossCountry run train services between Middlesbrough and Bournemouth. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Middlesbrough and Bournemouth. It typically takes around 8h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Middlesbrough to Bournemouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Leeds City Centre Bus Stn stand 1 and London Victoria Coach Station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 20m.

Megabus UK, National Express, FlixBus, Salisbury Reds and More Bus run regular bus services between Middlesbrough and Bournemouth. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 8h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Middlesbrough to Bournemouth. We recommend that you take the train to Newcastle then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Bournemouth. instead which will take 3h 20m.

The closest major airport to Bournemouth is Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Bournemouth. Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Middlesbrough and Bournemouth. The distance is around 511km (317 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Middlesbrough to Bournemouth is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around £105 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Middlesbrough and Bournemouth

Transport options from Middlesbrough to Bournemouth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
3h 20m
£220($260)
once daily601km (373 miles)
Train to Manchester Airport, plane4h 40m
£240($285)
every 2 hours538km (334 miles)
Train to Newcastle, plane4h 45m
£305($360)
once daily661km (410 miles)
Train to Newcastle, plane5hrs
£150($175)
once daily687km (427 miles)
Train to Manchester Airport, plane6hrs
£255($305)
every 2 hours616km (383 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 50m
£105($120)
hourly573km (356 miles)
Train via Manchester Piccadilly7h 15m
£140($165)
every 3 hours603km (375 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8h 20m
£41($48)
every 4 hours590km (367 miles)
Bus via Stratton Park, Sainsburys11h 35m
£35($42)
3 times a week591km (367 miles)
Drive
5h 15m
£89($105)
on demand511km (317 miles)

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Airports near Bournemouth

The following major airports near Bournemouth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Bournemouth
SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
44km (28 miles) from Bournemouth
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
94km (59 miles) from Bournemouth