The cheapest and fastest coaches from Croydon to Bournemouth
Cheapest price
£30
Average price
£30
Fastest journey
3 h 30 m
Average duration
3 h 41 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
145 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Croydon to Bournemouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Croydon to Bournemouth will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £30.
To travel from Croydon to Bournemouth you need to make at least one change.
5:443h36Croydon9:20Bournemouth£301One-way1 change
7:353h50Croydon11:25Bournemouth£301One-way1 change
9:034h02Croydon13:05Bournemouth£301One-way1 change
10:224h13Croydon14:35Bournemouth£301One-way1 change
11:404h25Croydon16:05Bournemouth£301One-way1 change
22:153h30Croydon1:45Bournemouth£301One-way1 change
5:443h36Croydon9:20Bournemouth£301One-way1 change
20:453h40Croydon0:25Bournemouth£301One-way1 change
7:353h50Croydon11:25Bournemouth£301One-way1 change
23:153h50Croydon3:05Bournemouth£301One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Croydon to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Croydon to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £25.
Distance: 145 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£7 Average Price Cheapest | £37 Average Price |
4h 0m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Croydon to Bournemouth bus times
The table below shows live departures for Croydon to Bournemouth coaches for today, Friday 1 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 22:30 Croydon | 2h40 | 1:10 Bournemouth | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 2 May | |||||
![]() | 5:44 Croydon | 3h36 | 9:20 Bournemouth | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:35 Croydon | 3h50 | 11:25 Bournemouth | 1 change | |
![]() | 9:03 Croydon | 4h02 | 13:05 Bournemouth | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:22 Croydon | 4h13 | 14:35 Bournemouth | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:40 Croydon | 4h25 | 16:05 Bournemouth | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Croydon to Bournemouth
Buses from Croydon to Bournemouth run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 04:26, the last at 22:30. The fastest coach covers the 145 km distance in 2h 40m.
Distance 145 km |
Average bus duration 3h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 2h 40m |
First bus 4:26 |
Last bus 22:30 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 14 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Croydon to BournemouthYou can travel by bus between Croydon to Bournemouth with FlixBus for as low as £7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Croydon to Bournemouth coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Croydon to Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
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- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
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- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
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- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
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- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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