Cheap coach tickets from Bournemouth to London
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The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bournemouth to London will cost around £ 16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only £ 9.
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Coach times from Bournemouth to London
Fastest Journey
1 h 55 m
Average
2 h 53 m
Buses per day
25
Distance
151 km
Of the 25 buses that leave Bournemouth for London every day 24 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 151 km distance in an average of 2 h 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 55 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 20 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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Coach from Bournemouth to London with National Express
Travel between Bournemouth and London from £7 with Omio’s coach partners National Express! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable trip for you.
National Express is the leading coach operator for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 coaches a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveller in mind. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most coaches are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Bournemouth - London coach: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.
- Average Price: £7
National Express has updated its ticket policies due to the coronavirus. Keep these in mind when booking your National Express tickets to London from Bournemouth and when travelling by coach:
- Cashless payments recommended
- Online booking and check-in recommended
- Pre-reservation / seat allocation
- Verification of ticket with valid ID
- Exceptions to waive change or cancellation fees policy
- For journeys between July 1st and October 31, 2020, the following change and refund policies apply:
- Restricted ticket: One change is allowed free of charge
- Standard ticket: Full refund or one change is allowed free of charge
- Fully flexible ticket: Unlimited changes to time or date are allowed
- All change and refund requests must be made at least 24 hours before the original outbound journey. Partial refunds are not allowed.
Buses from Bournemouth to London
Coach travel is a convenient way to get from the Dorset seaside town of Bournemouth to London. Buses from Bournemouth to London are operated by National Express who provide a frequent daily service. National Express runs 18 direct coach services per day beginning before dawn and continuing until late into the evening. Services depart from Bournemouth Coach Station, which is located to the west of the town, adjacent to Bournemouth Railway Station. Coaches arrive at London Victoria Coach Station and from here onward travel to anywhere in London is straightforward. Journey time is approximately 2-2.5 hours.
Taking the Bus from Bournemouth
Bournemouth Coach Station is a convenient departure point for travel to London and across the UK. Nearby Bournemouth Railway Station is within walking distance, with Cross Country and South Western Trains operating local and nationwide routes for easy connections throughout the day. The bus station itself is located a short local bus ride from Bournemouth town centre, with regular routes serving Bournemouth and the surrounding area. A limited night bus schedule is available, depending on the time of year.
Getting into London by Bus
With its iconic landmarks and rich history, there's plenty to see and discover in London. Known for its world-class museums and historic monuments, the UK capital is an essential destination for sight-seekers. Buses from Bournemouth to the capital will normally terminate at London Victoria Coach Station. Victoria Rail Station and Underground lies 300m away, allowing for quick connections on the Victoria, District and Circle lines, with transfers to the Gatwick Express train service to Gatwick Airport. TFL local buses operate day and night, providing travel throughout the wider London area.
Buses from Bournemouth to London: Journey Details
Buses from Bournemouth to London run regularly each day, with National Express running direct services to Victoria Coach Station up to 3 times an hour during daytime and peak. The direct Bournemouth to London route operates an early morning service every day, a train at least once every 2 hours, and a final evening express service until it resumes early morning.Journeys to London from Bournemouth normally take around 2 and a half and 3 hours, with buses departing every every hour from early morning to late afternoon. National Express operates a direct service only to London Victoria Coach Station, with connections to Central London and the outer zones easily available.
Taking the Bus from Bournemouth
Bournemouth Coach Station is a convenient departure point for travel to London and across the UK. Nearby Bournemouth Railway Station is within walking distance, with Cross Country and South Western Trains operating local and nationwide routes for easy connections throughout the day. The bus station itself is located a short local bus ride from Bournemouth town centre, with regular routes serving Bournemouth and the surrounding area. A limited night bus schedule is available, depending on the time of year.
Getting into London by Bus
With its iconic landmarks and rich history, there's plenty to see and discover in London. Known for its world-class museums and historic monuments, the UK capital is an essential destination for sight-seekers. Buses from Bournemouth to the capital will normally terminate at London Victoria Coach Station. Victoria Rail Station and Underground lies 300m away, allowing for quick connections on the Victoria, District and Circle lines, with transfers to the Gatwick Express train service to Gatwick Airport. TFL local buses operate day and night, providing travel throughout the wider London area.
Travel Tips
Omio customers travelling this route depart most frequently from Bournemouth and arrive in London, Hammersmith Bridge Road.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Bournemouth, which is located around 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at London, Hammersmith Bridge Road, located 4.5 miles (7.2 km) away from the city centre.
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