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Manor Farm Museum
A local history museum exploring the borough's past through artefacts, photographs and displays, useful for understanding Hayes and nearby districts.
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£0.00
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£25
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
4 h 32 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
4 h 44 m
Buses on 17 Sept
6
Distance
135 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bournemouth to Hayes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
To travel from Bournemouth to Hayes you need to make at least 2 changes.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Hayes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 43m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, while a train costs an average of £33.
Distance: 135 km
| Coach | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£29 Average Price Cheapest | £33 Average Price | £30 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 24m Average total duration 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Hayes:
A coach is £4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to Hayes costing on average £33.
Other travel options to Hayes take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 54m.
Tickets start at around £29 compared to roughly £30 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £0.59. The journey takes 2h 54m versus 1h 48m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Bournemouth to Hayes coaches for today, Wednesday 16 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 15:30 Bournemouth | 4h47 | 20:17 Hayes | 2 changes | |
![]() | 17:30 Bournemouth | 4h08 | 21:38 Hayes | 2 changes | |
![]() | 20:30 Bournemouth | 3h52 | 0:22 Hayes | 2 changes | |
| Thursday 17 September | |||||
![]() | 1:50 Bournemouth | 4h32 | 6:22 Hayes | 3 changes | |
![]() | 3:20 Bournemouth | 4h34 | 7:54 Hayes | 2 changes | |
![]() | 5:30 Bournemouth | 5h02 | 10:32 Hayes | 2 changes | |
![]() | 7:25 Bournemouth | 4h59 | 12:24 Hayes | 2 changes | |
![]() | 9:40 Bournemouth | 4h49 | 14:29 Hayes | 2 changes | |
![]() | 11:40 Bournemouth | 4h46 | 16:26 Hayes | 2 changes | |
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Buses from Bournemouth to Hayes run on average 19 times per day, taking around 2h 54m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £29 if you book in advance.
There are 17 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:40, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 135 km distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 135 km |
Average bus duration 2h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 17 |
Fastest bus 2h 0m |
First bus 0:40 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 42 days |
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Hayes is moderate for Greater London: accommodation can be lower than central areas, but dining and rail fares are still above many UK towns.
Service is sometimes included in restaurants; otherwise tip around 10% for good service. In cafés, rounding up is enough. Taxi fares are often rounded up or tipped by 10%.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bournemouth to Hayes 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 Hayes, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bournemouth to Hayes buses use the Bournemouth, Coach Station to London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 station pair. Use this guide to compare Bournemouth and Hayes bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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