4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Poole to Bournemouth
Cheapest price
$7
Average price
$7
Fastest journey
17 m
Average duration
17 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
8 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Poole to Bournemouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Poole to Bournemouth will cost around $7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
Of the 1 buses that leave Poole for Bournemouth on Sun, May 31, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct buses cover the 8 km distance in an average of 17 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 17 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest buses will take 17 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.
9:10 AM0h17Poole9:27 AMBournemouth$71One-way0 transfers
- 9:10 AM0h17Poole9:27 AMBournemouth$71One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Poole to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Poole to Bournemouth 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 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $4.
Distance: 4 miles (8 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$7 Average price Cheapest | $7 Average price | $2 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
51m Average total duration 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 42m Average total duration Fastest 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Poole to Bournemouth:
A bus is $0.75 (€0.60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poole to Bournemouth costing on average $7 (€6).
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 21m.
You'll arrive about -1h -1m sooner (21m by bus vs 20m by car) and save roughly $-4.30 (€-3.46) compared to fuel and tolls ($7 (€5) vs $2 (€2)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by More Bus.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Poole to Bournemouth Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator More Bus | Departure Time 12:31AM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 0h19 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator More Bus | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 01:21AM | Duration 0h21 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator More Bus | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 01:51AM | Duration 0h21 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator More Bus | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 02:21AM | Duration 0h21 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator More Bus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 02:51AM | Duration 0h21 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator More Bus | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 03:21AM | Duration 0h21 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator More Bus | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 03:51AM | Duration 0h21 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator More Bus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 04:21AM | Duration 0h21 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator More Bus | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 04:53AM | Duration 0h23 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator More Bus | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 05:13AM | Duration 0h23 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator More Bus | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 05:33AM | Duration 0h23 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator More Bus | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 05:48AM | Duration 0h23 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator More Bus | Departure Time 05:33AM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 0h22 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator More Bus | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 06:04AM | Duration 0h24 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator More Bus | Departure Time 05:48AM | Arrival Time 06:11AM | Duration 0h23 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator More Bus | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 06:19AM | Duration 0h24 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator More Bus | Departure Time 06:01AM | Arrival Time 06:33AM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator More Bus | Departure Time 06:03AM | Arrival Time 06:26AM | Duration 0h23 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator More Bus | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 06:34AM | Duration 0h24 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator More Bus | Departure Time 06:18AM | Arrival Time 06:41AM | Duration 0h23 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator More Bus | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 06:49AM | Duration 0h24 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator More Bus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 06:54AM | Duration 0h24 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator More Bus | Departure Time 06:36AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 0h24 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator More Bus | Departure Time 06:41AM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 0h24 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator More Bus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 07:09AM | Duration 0h24 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator More Bus | Departure Time 06:46AM | Arrival Time 07:23AM | Duration 0h37 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator More Bus | Departure Time 06:48AM | Arrival Time 07:13AM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator More Bus | Departure Time 06:51AM | Arrival Time 07:16AM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator More Bus | Departure Time 06:54AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 0h26 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator More Bus | Departure Time 06:57AM | Arrival Time 07:24AM | Duration 0h27 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator More Bus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:28AM | Duration 0h28 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator More Bus | Departure Time 07:03AM | Arrival Time 07:32AM | Duration 0h29 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator More Bus | Departure Time 07:07AM | Arrival Time 07:36AM | Duration 0h29 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator More Bus | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator More Bus | Departure Time 07:14AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 0h31 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator More Bus | Departure Time 07:17AM | Arrival Time 07:49AM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator More Bus | Departure Time 07:21AM | Arrival Time 07:53AM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator More Bus | Departure Time 07:24AM | Arrival Time 07:58AM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator More Bus | Departure Time 07:28AM | Arrival Time 08:02AM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator More Bus | Departure Time 07:32AM | Arrival Time 08:07AM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator More Bus | Departure Time 07:36AM | Arrival Time 08:11AM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator More Bus | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 08:16AM | Duration 0h36 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator More Bus | Departure Time 07:41AM | Arrival Time 08:34AM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator More Bus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 08:21AM | Duration 0h36 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator More Bus | Departure Time 07:49AM | Arrival Time 08:26AM | Duration 0h37 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator More Bus | Departure Time 07:54AM | Arrival Time 08:31AM | Duration 0h37 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator More Bus | Departure Time 07:58AM | Arrival Time 08:36AM | Duration 0h38 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator More Bus | Departure Time 08:03AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 0h37 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator More Bus | Departure Time 08:08AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 0h37 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator More Bus | Departure Time 08:13AM | Arrival Time 08:49AM | Duration 0h36 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator More Bus | Departure Time 08:18AM | Arrival Time 08:54AM | Duration 0h36 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator South Western Railway | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 09:27AM | Duration 0h17 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Live departures
Poole to Bournemouth bus times
The table below shows live departures for Poole to Bournemouth buses for tomorrow, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:10 AM Poole | 0h17 | 9:27 AM Bournemouth | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Poole to Bournemouth
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Buses from Poole to Bournemouth run on average 7 times per day, taking around 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€5) but you can travel from only $4 (€3) by train.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:06, the last at 23:49. The fastest bus covers the 4 miles (8 km) distance in 17m.
Distance 4 miles (8 km) |
Average bus duration 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€5) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 17m |
First bus 12:06 AM |
Last bus 11:49 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 7 days |
Bus providers: More Bus from Poole to BournemouthYou can travel by bus between Poole to Bournemouth with More Bus for as low as $4 (€3). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Poole to Bournemouth
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Poole 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.
- 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.
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