The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bournemouth to Croydon
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£7
Fastest journey
2 h 5 m
Average duration
2 h 5 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
145 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bournemouth to Croydon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bournemouth to Croydon will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £7.
Of the 1 buses that leave Bournemouth for Croydon every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 145 km distance in an average of 2 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 5 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.
18:252h05Bournemouth20:30Croydon£71One-way0 changes
18:252h05Bournemouth20:30Croydon£71One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Bournemouth to Croydon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Croydon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £24.
Distance: 145 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£8 Average Price Cheapest | £39 Average Price |
2h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Bournemouth to Croydon bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bournemouth to Croydon coaches for tomorrow, Sunday 19 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 18:25 Bournemouth | 2h05 | 20:30 Croydon | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bournemouth to Croydon
Buses from Bournemouth to Croydon run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 7 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 04:30, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 145 km distance in 1h 55m.
Distance 145 km |
Average bus duration 2h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 1h 55m |
First bus 4:30 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 42 days |
FAQs: Bournemouth to Croydon coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bournemouth to Croydon by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Croydon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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