The cheapest and fastest buses from Bournemouth to Horley
Cheapest price
$24
Average price
$29
Fastest journey
4 h 45 m
Average duration
5 h
Buses per day
5
Distance
131 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bournemouth to Horley is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bournemouth to Horley will cost around $29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.
Of the 5 buses that leave Bournemouth for Horley on Fri, Jun 12, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 12 the direct buses cover the 131 km distance in an average of 5 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 45 m .
On Fri, Jun 12 the slowest buses will take 5 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
2:45 PM5h30Bournemouth8:15 PMHorley$241One-way0 transfers
12:55 PM4h45Bournemouth5:40 PMHorley$281One-way0 transfers
6:25 AM5h05Bournemouth11:30 AMHorley$301One-way0 transfers
9:55 AM4h50Bournemouth2:45 PMHorley$311One-way0 transfers
4:20 AM4h50Bournemouth9:10 AMHorley$321One-way0 transfers
12:55 PM4h45Bournemouth5:40 PMHorley$281One-way0 transfers
9:55 AM4h50Bournemouth2:45 PMHorley$311One-way0 transfers
4:20 AM4h50Bournemouth9:10 AMHorley$321One-way0 transfers
6:25 AM5h05Bournemouth11:30 AMHorley$301One-way0 transfers
2:45 PM5h30Bournemouth8:15 PMHorley$241One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Bournemouth to Horley
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Horley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 81 miles (131 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$26 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 2m Average total duration 3h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Horley:
A bus is $20 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to Horley costing on average $47 (€38).
Other travel options to Horley take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 32m.
Tickets start at around $26 (€21) compared to roughly $37 (€30) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $10 (€8). The journey takes 3h 32m versus 2h 6m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by National Express.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Bournemouth to Horley Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $60 |
Live departures
Bournemouth to Horley bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bournemouth to Horley buses for today, Thursday, June 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX035 · NX200 | 3:30 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 3h25 | 6:55 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX200 | 3:30 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 3h35 | 7:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:45 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 4h05 | 7:50 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:45 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 4h15 | 8:00 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX025 | 5:30 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 3h30 | 9:00 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX025 | 5:30 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 3h40 | 9:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX025 | 8:30 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 3h15 | 11:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX025 | 8:30 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 3h25 | 11:55 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, June 12 | |||||
![]() | 4:20 AM Bournemouth | 4h50 | 9:10 AM Horley | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:25 AM Bournemouth | 5h05 | 11:30 AM Horley | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:55 AM Bournemouth | 4h50 | 2:45 PM Horley | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:55 PM Bournemouth | 4h45 | 5:40 PM Horley | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bournemouth to Horley
Buses from Bournemouth to Horley run on average 38 times per day, taking around 3h 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $17 (€14) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:50, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 81 miles (131 km) distance in 3h 15m.
Distance 81 miles (131 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€14) |
Buses per day 38 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 3h 15m |
First bus 12:50 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 42 days |
Bus providers: National Express from Bournemouth to HorleyYou can travel by bus between Bournemouth to Horley with National Express for as low as $17 (€14). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Bournemouth to Horley
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bournemouth to Horley by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Horley, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
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