- Must visit
The British Museum
Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Cheapest price
$13
Average price
$21
Fastest journey
1 h 55 m
Average duration
2 h 14 m
Buses per day
57
Distance
151 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bournemouth to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bournemouth to London will cost around $21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
Of the 57 buses that leave Bournemouth for London on Wed, Jul 15, 54 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 15 the direct buses cover the 151 km distance in an average of 2 h 14 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 55 m .
On Wed, Jul 15 the slowest buses will take 2 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.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 93 miles (151 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$14 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price | $81 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 17m Average total duration 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to London:
A bus is $35 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to London costing on average $48 (€40).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 47m.
Tickets start at around $14 (€11) compared to roughly $81 (€67) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $68 (€56). The journey takes 2h 47m versus 2h 21m 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, FlixBus, Megabus.
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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
The table below shows live departures for Bournemouth to London buses for today, Tuesday, July 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 8:25 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 2h40 | 11:05 AM London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:25 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 3h15 | 11:40 AM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX035 | 8:50 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 2h35 | 11:25 AM London, Earl's Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:55 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 3h15 | 1:10 PM London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:55 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 3h50 | 1:45 PM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX035 | 10:30 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 2h20 | 12:50 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 2h35 | 2:05 PM London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 3h10 | 2:40 PM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX035 | 11:40 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 2h45 | 2:25 PM London, Earl's Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX035 · NX032 | 11:40 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 3h05 | 2:45 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 1 transfer | |
NX035 | 12:30 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 2h45 | 3:15 PM London, Earl's Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:55 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 3h20 | 4:15 PM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:55 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 2h45 | 3:40 PM London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX035 | 1:30 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 2h55 | 4:25 PM London, Earl's Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:55 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 3h20 | 5:15 PM London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:55 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 3h55 | 5:50 PM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX035 | 2:30 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 2h35 | 5:05 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX035 | 3:30 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 2h55 | 6:25 PM London, Earl's Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:45 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 4h00 | 7:45 PM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:45 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 3h25 | 7:10 PM London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX035 | 5:30 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 2h55 | 8:25 PM London, Earl's Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:25 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1h55 | 8:20 PM London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:25 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 2h30 | 8:55 PM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX035 | 7:15 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 2h05 | 9:20 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX035 | 8:30 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 2h30 | 11:00 PM London, Earl's Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX035 | 1:50 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 3h00 | 4:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX035 | 1:50 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 2h45 | 4:35 AM London, Earl's Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX035 | 3:20 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 3h00 | 6:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:20 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 3h40 | 7:00 AM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:20 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 3h05 | 6:25 AM London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX035 | 3:20 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 2h45 | 6:05 AM London, Earl's Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX035 | 4:40 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 2h40 | 7:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX035 | 4:40 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 2h20 | 7:00 AM London, Earl's Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:20 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 3h20 | 8:40 AM London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:20 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 3h55 | 9:15 AM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX035 | 5:30 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 3h20 | 8:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX035 | 5:30 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 2h50 | 8:20 AM London, Earl's Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX035 | 6:40 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 3h10 | 9:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX035 | 6:40 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 2h40 | 9:20 AM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX035 | 7:25 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 3h25 | 10:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX035 | 7:25 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 3h00 | 10:25 AM London, Earl's Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX035 · NX032 | 7:25 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 3h50 | 11:15 AM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 1 transfer | |
NX160 · NX032 | 7:45 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 4h50 | 12:35 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Bournemouth to London run on average 29 times per day, taking around 2h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 28 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:02, the last at 23:57. The fastest bus covers the 93 miles (151 km) distance in 1h 55m.
Distance 93 miles (151 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Buses per day 29 |
Direct buses 28 |
Fastest bus 1h 55m |
First bus 12:02 AM |
Last bus 11:57 PM |
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Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Leading art museum on Trafalgar Square with masterpieces from Van Gogh, Turner and da Vinci. Free and internationally renowned.
Grand museum of art, design and performance with fashion, sculpture and decorative arts collections in South Kensington.
Lively riverside stretch linking major landmarks, markets and cultural venues. Ideal for walking, views and people-watching.
Large royal park with the Serpentine, rose gardens and broad lawns. Excellent for relaxing, boating and central green space.
Historic Greenwich riverside district with maritime heritage, market streets and hilltop views near major cultural landmarks.
Classic English fish fried in batter with chips. A London staple tied to the city’s working-class food culture and best eaten fresh with salt and vinegar.
Slow-cooked beef, carrots, onions and herbs under a suet pastry lid. A comforting British pie long associated with London pubs and Sunday meals.
A full cooked breakfast with eggs, sausages, bacon, beans, mushrooms and toast. A traditional morning meal served across London cafes and hotels.
Celebrated fine dining restaurant by Heston Blumenthal showcasing historic British dishes in an elegant, high-end Knightsbridge room.
Well-known pub serving excellent pies, ales and British mains in a relaxed, polished gastropub setting near Victoria Park.
Historic Covent Garden restaurant famous for classic British pies in a lively, traditional setting popular with locals and visitors.
Very costly by European standards. Hotels, dining, and transit are pricier than in most UK and EU city breaks, especially in central areas.
Restaurants often add 12.5% service; if not, tip 10-12%. Taxis: round up or 10%. Cafes: optional small change or none.
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London Victoria Coach Station -> Oxford Circus, London
Bus travel offers a convenient and economical option for travelers heading to the capital from the Dorset resort on the south coast. There are regular daily direct buses to London Victoria Coach Station from Bournemouth seven days a week, with journey times that average around two hours and 45 minutes. The timetables include overnight connections and departures from very early morning to mid-evening, with an increased frequency at weekends for leisure travelers.
The UK national bus operator National Express provides all the direct bus services from Bournemouth Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station. The frequency of the direct service means it is unnecessary to use any indirect connections. on this route.
The fastest journey times on the 107-mile trip north-east from the south coast to central London are National Express mid-evening departures which take two hours and 20 minutes to reach the capital. Other journeys take from two hours and 30 minutes to three hours and 20 minutes depending on traffic conditions and the time of departure.
There are 19 direct buses from Bournemouth to London on weekdays, including overnight connections and departures to London roughly every hour from early morning until mid-evening. Frequency increases slightly at weekends, with 23 departures from the coast available for shoppers and sightseers heading to the capital on Saturdays and Sundays.
Departure bus station: Passengers join the bus service at Bournemouth Coach Station. Situated north-west of the town center, opposite the rail station, Bournemouth Coach Station is reached by frequent local buses stopping outside the concourse and nearby on Holdenhurst Road. The station has a coffee shop, news vendor, snack bar and WiFi service, with additional facilities available at the rail station.
Arrival bus station: All passengers will alight at London Victoria Coach Station. Victoria Coach Station is located on the south-western side of central London, with public transport connections available from city buses stopping on Buckingham Palace Road and Underground trains on three lines from the nearby Tube station. Facilities at the station include coffee shops, food stores and taxi stands.
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