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About Bournemouth

Bournemouth, in picturesque Dorset County, is located on the South Coast. As such, you can enjoy several miles' worth of beaches. But aside from the world-class resorts and water activities in Bournemouth, this city also reflects England's rich history, culture, and heritage.

If you're drawn to Bournemouth's museums and galleries, you must visit the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum. This museum, styled as an Italian villa, sits atop a cliff, ensuring the views outside are as gorgeous as the art inside. The Poole Museum, housed in a Victorian warehouse, offers impressive exhibits to art, archeology, pirate, and pottery enthusiasts.

But if you're here for the beach, head straight to the Fisherman's Walk Beach, ideal for relaxation because of its quiet atmosphere. If you’d like to stay in a dog-friendly beach lined with pretty beach huts, then it's Southbourne for you. The Alum Chine Beach is recommended for families because of its pirate-themed playground, ice cream kiosks, and restaurants.

Bournemouth also offers cliff hiking, golfing, bowling, and tennis. Of course, you can also do some watersports on a kayak, paddleboard, or surfboard. Diehard sports fans shouldn’t miss the chance to visit Bournemouth’s premier league stadium, Vitality Stadium.

Bournemouth Airport is about 7 miles from the center of town. The South Western Railway or CrossCountry trains are available to travel to Bournemouth from Liverpool, Manchester, or other destinations. In addition, Megabus provides bus service in and out of Bournemouth.

What bus companies travel to Bournemouth, United Kingdom?

Located in United Kingdom, Bournemouth is accessible by bus from 5 other cities. You can choose from 97 daily scheduled trips when you search for buses to Bournemouth on Wanderu. National Express usually has the most buses on any given day.

Looking for other ways to get there? Train tickets to Bournemouth are also available..

Bus companies serving Bournemouth

BusRoutesAvg. TimeAvg. Price
National Express734h 56m€33.41
  • National Express is probably the UK's best-known bus company, offering intercity services to London, Manchester, Southampton, and Edinburgh. Onboard the single and double-decker vehicles, travelers enjoy a good amount of legroom – roomier than airlines have in coach class – alongside WiFi, restrooms, and air conditioning.

Which bus service has the best service to Bournemouth?

Based on customers travel reviews, travelers who booked on Wanderu rave about traveling to Bournemouth by bus with National Express giving them a 4 rating out of 5.

Travelers also mentioned that National Express had the most comfortable bus service to Bournemouth taking into account the seats and amenities that National Express offers. They rate National Express a 5 out of 5 when it comes to just how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.

If you are looking to arrive to Bournemouth punctually, travelers suggest that National Express has the best on time performance on their bus schedules to Bournemouth, rating them a 4.5 based on their on time arrivals.

Frequently Asked Questions

€6.04 is the cheapest price for a bus ticket to Bournemouth, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on buses from your city to Bournemouth. In the last month, buses from Southampton to Bournemouth had the lowest average price at €6.09.

The busiest bus station in Bournemouth is Holdenhurst Rd. As Bournemouth's main station, it has the most buses coming and going. However, a popular alternative is 128A Poole Rd.

The closest airport to Bournemouth is Bournemouth Airport (BOH), it is located 4.6 miles from the city center of Bournemouth.
Bournemouth is the most popular bus destination in Bournemouth. It also ranks number 302 in United Kingdom. Bournemouth has the most bus connections in the region. There are 28 bus schedules arriving in Bournemouth each day.
The population of Bournemouth is 163600. Bournemouth ranks number 1 in terms of population in Bournemouth and number 107 in all of United Kingdom.
Bus tickets to Bournemouth range from €6 for a short trip to Bournemouth, while a 60 to 200 mile bus trip to Bournemouth starts at , and a longer trip by bus to Bournemouth can be as cheap as . Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as €6.
People who take the bus to Bournemouth are most often visiting their families or loved ones. With frequent schedules, the ability to book and hop on a bus last minute make taking a bus to Bournemouth easy whether you're planning a trip far in advance or need some quality time with loved ones at the last minute.
The closest bus station to the city center of Bournemouth is Holdenhurst Rd, located just 0.9 miles away. Select Holdenhurst Rd as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of Bournemouth. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.

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