The cheapest and fastest buses from London to Bournemouth
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$24
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
2 h 34 m
Buses per day
24
Distance
151 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London to Bournemouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Bournemouth will cost around $24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 24 buses that leave London for Bournemouth on Wed, Mar 04, 22 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Mar 04 the direct buses cover the 151 km distance in an average of 2 h 34 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
On Wed, Mar 04 the slowest buses will take 2 h 40 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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Compare train and bus for London to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. 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 $8, and a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 93 miles (151 km)
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$12 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price |
3h 11m Average total duration 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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London to Bournemouth Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator South Western Railway | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 08:46PM | Duration 3h11 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $114 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator South Western Railway | Departure Time 10:12PM | Arrival Time 03:22AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 3h06 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $59 |
Live departures
London to Bournemouth bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to Bournemouth buses for today, Tuesday, March 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 11:00 AM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 3h30 | 2:30 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:00 PM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 3h30 | 6:30 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 PM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 3h10 | 12:10 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 PM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 2h40 | 1:10 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX030 · NX035 | On time 11:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h06 | 3:05 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX035 | Delayed 4:50 AM 12:30 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 2h35 | 3:05 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX035 | On time 6:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 9:30 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX035 | On time 8:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h35 | 10:35 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX035 | On time 8:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h05 | 11:35 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX035 | On time 10:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h50 | 12:50 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX035 | On time 11:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h05 | 2:05 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX035 | On time 12:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h35 | 2:35 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX035 | On time 1:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h05 | 4:05 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX035 | On time 2:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h50 | 4:50 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX035 | On time 3:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h20 | 6:20 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX035 | On time 4:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h10 | 7:10 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX035 | On time 5:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h25 | 8:25 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX035 | On time 6:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h55 | 8:55 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX035 | On time 7:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h05 | 10:05 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX035 | On time 8:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h40 | 10:40 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX035 | On time 9:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h55 | 11:55 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX035 | On time 10:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h25 | 12:25 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX035 | On time 11:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 1:45 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Bournemouth
Buses from London to Bournemouth run on average 24 times per day, taking around 2h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 21 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:57. The fastest bus covers the 93 miles (151 km) distance in 2h 20m.
Distance 93 miles (151 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€6) |
Buses per day 24 |
Direct buses 21 |
Fastest bus 2h 20m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:57 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus, FlixBus from London to BournemouthYou can travel by bus between London to Bournemouth with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus for as low as $8 (€6). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses London to Bournemouth
Travellers can reach their destination by bus from London to Bournemouth in no time at all. The journey from the British capital to the picturesque coastal town in the county of Dorset in the southwest of England takes around 2:30 hours. You can travel almost around the clock by Buses London to Bournemouth.
Which bus companies operate from London to Bournemouth?
The London - Bournemouth route is served by National Express buses. National Express only offers direct bus services between London and Bournemouth.
How long does the bus journey from London to Bournemouth take?
A direct bus ride from London to Bournemouth takes about 2:30 hrs
How often can I take a Buses London to Bournemouth?
On the route London - Bournemouth there are about 20 bus connections daily, per week there are about 140. Almost every hour a bus leaves the London buses station "Victoria Coach Station" for Bournemouth. The first bus leaves London at 1:00 a.m., the last one leaves shortly before midnight for Bournemouth.
Bus stations on the route London - Bournemouth?
At which bus station does the bus depart from in London? The London bus stop "Victoria Coach Station" is located near Buckingham Palace, the residence of the British Queen. The subway station "Victoria" is located in the immediate vicinity of the buses stop. From here, travellers can reach the city centre by subway in a few minutes.
At which bus station does the bus arrive in Bournemouth? Bournemouth's buses station is located right next to the city's main train station. From here, travellers can continue by train to other cities in the United Kingdom. Bus line 3 runs every 10 minutes towards the city centre, the journey takes about 0:05 hrs
FAQs: Bus from London to Bournemouth
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Bournemouth Beach, a popular sandy beach stretching for miles with a pier and various water activities
- Bournemouth Pier, a Victorian-era pier offering entertainment, dining, and panoramic views of the coastline
- Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum, a historic house museum featuring a diverse collection of art and artifacts
- Bournemouth Gardens, a series of beautiful gardens perfect for leisurely walks and picnics
- St. Peter's Church, a historic church known for its stunning architecture and the resting place of Mary Shelley.
- Oceanarium, an aquarium featuring marine life from various global habitats
- Lower Gardens, a well-maintained public park with floral displays and seasonal events
- Boscombe Chine Gardens, a picturesque garden with a mini-golf course and water play area
- Hengistbury Head, a nature reserve ideal for hiking and birdwatching
- Bournemouth Aviation Museum, an interactive museum dedicated to the history of aviation.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- 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.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from London to Bournemouth
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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