Stansted Mountfitchet to Bournemouth bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Stansted Mountfitchet to Bournemouth

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Nov 03
Cheapest price on Nov 03
€32
Average ticket price on Nov 03
€37
Fastest journey on Nov 03
5 h 10 m
Average journey duration on Nov 03
5 h 18 m
Buses on Nov 03
6
Distance
195 km
Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Stansted Mountfitchet to Bournemouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Stansted Mountfitchet to Bournemouth will cost around €37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €32.

Fast buses

On Tue, Nov 03, we found 6 buses from Stansted Mountfitchet to Bournemouth, including 6 direct services.

On Tue, Nov 03 the direct buses cover the 195 km distance in an average of 5 h 18 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 10 m .

On Tue, Nov 03 the slowest buses will take 5 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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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Stansted Mountfitchet to Bournemouth

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Buses from Stansted Mountfitchet to Bournemouth run on average 30 times per day, taking around 4h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €21 if you book in advance.

The earliest bus runs at 00:32, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 121 miles (195 km) distance in 3h 30m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Journey facts

  • Distance121 miles (195 km)
  • Average bus duration4h 18m
  • Cheapest ticket price€21
  • Buses per day30
  • Fastest bus3h 30m
  • First bus12:32 AM
  • Last bus11:50 PM
  • Cheapest MonthFeb
  • Cheapest DayWed
  • High SeasonJan - Mar
  • Low SeasonOct - Dec
  • Busiest DayThu
  • Least Busy DayMon
  • Best time to book1 day

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Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Frequently asked questions about your Stansted Mountfitchet to Bournemouth trip

Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Stansted Mountfitchet to Bournemouth.

Cheap bus tickets from Stansted Mountfitchet to Bournemouth can start from as little as €21 when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Stansted Mountfitchet to Bournemouth is €52 ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The earliest bus from Stansted Mountfitchet to Bournemouth leaves at 12:32 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Stansted Mountfitchet to Bournemouth leaves at 11:50 PM.
There are 30 buses a day from Stansted Mountfitchet to Bournemouth which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer buses.

Stansted Mountfitchet to Bournemouth Bus Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationDeparture daysCheapest price
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:30AM
Arrival Time
09:46AM
Duration
5h16
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
€30
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:45AM
Arrival Time
10:11AM
Duration
5h26
Departure days
Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
€45
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:30AM
Arrival Time
10:40AM
Duration
5h10
Departure days
Mon, Thu
Cheapest price
€32
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:40AM
Arrival Time
10:40AM
Duration
5h00
Departure days
Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
€35
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:40AM
Arrival Time
11:46AM
Duration
5h06
Departure days
Mon, Thu
Cheapest price
€50
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:00AM
Arrival Time
11:25AM
Duration
4h25
Departure days
Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
€59
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:05AM
Arrival Time
12:21PM
Duration
5h16
Departure days
Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
€33
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:00AM
Arrival Time
02:05PM
Duration
5h05
Departure days
Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
€47
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:05AM
Arrival Time
02:46PM
Duration
5h41
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Thu
Cheapest price
€25
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
10:10AM
Arrival Time
03:50PM
Duration
5h40
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
€22
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
10:15AM
Arrival Time
04:16PM
Duration
6h01
Departure days
Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
€45
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
11:10AM
Arrival Time
04:50PM
Duration
5h40
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Thu
Cheapest price
€26
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
11:45AM
Arrival Time
05:15PM
Duration
5h30
Departure days
Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
€36
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
01:15PM
Arrival Time
06:20PM
Duration
5h05
Departure days
Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
€27
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
02:55PM
Arrival Time
08:36PM
Duration
5h41
Departure days
Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
€57
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
03:15PM
Arrival Time
08:55PM
Duration
5h40
Departure days
Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
€26
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:10PM
Arrival Time
09:56PM
Duration
5h46
Departure days
Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
€37
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:15PM
Arrival Time
10:05PM
Duration
4h50
Departure days
Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
€50
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:15PM
Arrival Time
11:25PM
Duration
5h10
Departure days
Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
€37
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:55PM
Arrival Time
12:00AM
Duration
5h05
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
€35
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:15PM
Arrival Time
12:25AM
Duration
5h10
Departure days
Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
€47
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:25PM
Arrival Time
11:55PM
Duration
4h30
Departure days
Mon, Thu
Cheapest price
€53
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:35PM
Arrival Time
12:55AM
Duration
5h20
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Fri
Cheapest price
€24
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:55PM
Arrival Time
01:00AM
Duration
5h05
Departure days
Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
€26
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
08:35PM
Arrival Time
01:45AM
Duration
5h10
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
€25
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:05PM
Arrival Time
02:15AM
Duration
5h10
Departure days
Tue, Wed
Cheapest price
€26
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
10:05PM
Arrival Time
03:15AM
Duration
5h10
Departure days
Tue, Wed
Cheapest price
€26
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
10:35PM
Arrival Time
04:00AM
Duration
5h25
Departure days
Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
€25
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
10:50PM
Arrival Time
08:41AM
Duration
9h51
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
€22
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
11:50PM
Arrival Time
10:11AM
Duration
10h21
Departure days
Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
€25

Live departures

Stansted Mountfitchet to Bournemouth bus times

The table below shows live departures for Stansted Mountfitchet to Bournemouth buses for today, Monday, November 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
National ExpressNX727 · NX0354:45 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h26
10:11 AM Westbourne, Poole Road1 transfer
National ExpressNX727 · NX0354:45 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h15
10:00 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station1 transfer
National ExpressNXA8 · NX0355:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h10
10:40 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station1 transfer
National ExpressNXA8 · NX0355:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h21
10:51 AM Westbourne, Poole Road1 transfer
National ExpressNX727 · NX0356:40 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h06
11:46 AM Westbourne, Poole Road1 transfer
National ExpressNX727 · NX0356:40 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h55
11:35 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station1 transfer
National ExpressNX727 · NX0359:00 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h05
2:05 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station1 transfer
National ExpressNX727 · NX0359:00 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h16
2:16 PM Westbourne, Poole Road1 transfer
National ExpressNXA8 · NX0359:05 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h30
2:35 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station1 transfer
National ExpressNXA8 · NX0359:05 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h41
2:46 PM Westbourne, Poole Road1 transfer
National ExpressNX727 · NX03510:15 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
6h01
4:16 PM Westbourne, Poole Road1 transfer
National ExpressNX727 · NX03510:15 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h50
4:05 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station1 transfer
National ExpressNXA8 · NX03511:10 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h51
5:01 PM Westbourne, Poole Road1 transfer
National ExpressNXA8 · NX03511:10 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h40
4:50 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station1 transfer
National ExpressNX727 · NX0351:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h16
6:31 PM Westbourne, Poole Road1 transfer
National ExpressNXA8 · NX0351:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
6h10
7:25 PM Bournemouth, University1 transfer
National ExpressNX727 · NX0351:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h05
6:20 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station1 transfer
National ExpressNX727 · NX0352:55 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h41
8:36 PM Westbourne, Poole Road1 transfer
National ExpressNX727 · NX0352:55 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h30
8:25 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station1 transfer
National ExpressNXA8 · NX0353:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h40
8:55 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station1 transfer
National ExpressNXA8 · NX0353:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h53
9:08 PM Bournemouth, University1 transfer
National ExpressNX728 · NX0355:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h50
10:05 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station1 transfer
National ExpressNX728 · NX0355:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h00
10:15 PM Westbourne, Poole Road1 transfer
National ExpressNX728 · NX0357:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h30
11:55 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station1 transfer
National ExpressNX728 · NX0357:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h40
12:05 AM Westbourne, Poole Road1 transfer
National ExpressNXA8 · NX0358:35 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h20
1:55 AM Westbourne, Poole Road1 transfer
National ExpressNXA8 · NX0358:35 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h10
1:45 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station1 transfer
National ExpressNXA8 · NX03510:35 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h25
4:00 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station1 transfer
National ExpressNXA8 · NX03510:35 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h35
4:10 AM Westbourne, Poole Road1 transfer
National ExpressNXA8 · NX03511:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
10h21
10:11 AM Westbourne, Poole Road1 transfer
National ExpressNXA8 · NX03511:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
10h10
10:00 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station1 transfer

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Bus companies

Bus companies from Stansted Mountfitchet to Bournemouth

Buses from Stansted Mountfitchet to Bournemouth with National Express. Overnight buses available on this route with National Express. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average National Express Duration
3h 30m
Cheapest National Express Price
€21
National Express frequency
30 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Stansted Mountfitchet and Bournemouth

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When taking a bus from Stansted Mountfitchet to Bournemouth, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to Bournemouth. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Stansted Mountfitchet and Bournemouth and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Stansted Mountfitchet to Bournemouth:
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Stansted Mountfitchet to Bournemouth for bus company National Express.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company {providersWithBike}.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Stansted Mountfitchet to Bournemouth depends on the bus companies:
  • 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.
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Stansted Mountfitchet to Bournemouth.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Stansted Mountfitchet to Bournemouth:
  • National Express
    • Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Stansted Mountfitchet to Bournemouth:
  • National Express
    • 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Stansted Mountfitchet to Bournemouth.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Stansted Mountfitchet to Bournemouth with the following bus company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Stansted Mountfitchet to Bournemouth with the following bus company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Stansted Mountfitchet to Bournemouth with the following bus company: National Express.

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  • Must visit

Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum

Victorian villa museum with local history, archaeology, and rotating exhibitions in one of Bournemouth’s most important heritage buildings.

  • Recommended

Red House Museum and Gardens

Volunteer-run local museum covering Christchurch history, archaeology, and community life in a characterful period setting.

  • Recommended

Bournemouth Aviation Museum

Specialist aviation museum at Bournemouth Airport displaying historic aircraft, cockpits, and memorabilia for enthusiasts and families.

Pound sterling (£)

Moderate for a UK seaside town: hotels peak in summer, dining is mid-priced, and local buses are fairly affordable for visitors.

Average meal costs

Budget
£8-15 for fast food or a casual meal.
Mid-range
£18-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining
£60+ per person for upscale dining.
Coffee
£3-4.50 for cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if not already added. Round up or add a little for taxis. Cafes usually do not require tips, but spare change is appreciated.

Plan your visit to Bournemouth

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The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
In Bournemouth, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like beaches and nightlife spots. Common scams include overcharging by taxi drivers and fake charity collectors. It's advisable to use licensed taxis, keep valuables secure, and stay vigilant in busy public places to ensure safety.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

FAQs: Bus from Stansted Mountfitchet to Bournemouth

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popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Stansted Mountfitchet to Bournemouth

Most Stansted Mountfitchet to Bournemouth buses use the to Bournemouth, Coach Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Stansted Mountfitchet and Bournemouth bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.

Departure bus stations in Stansted Mountfitchet
Arrival bus stations in Bournemouth
Bournemouth, Coach Station
City-centre transport

Getting to Bournemouth, Coach Station from Bournemouth city centre

Bus13, 5, 6, 50, m1, 12, 13A, N5, N1, 11, 21 · 6m · €2 · every ~74 min
m1, 5, 6, 50, 13, 12, 13A, 21, 11, N5, N1 · 7m · €2 · every ~74 min
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