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Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum
Town-centre museum with local history, archaeology and changing exhibitions in a Victorian villa beside Bournemouth's gardens.
Cheapest price on 30 Aug
£18
Average ticket price on 30 Aug
£28
Fastest journey on 30 Aug
1 h 40 m
Average journey duration on 30 Aug
1 h 46 m
Buses on 30 Aug
46
Distance
130 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Bournemouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Bournemouth will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £18.
On Sun 30 Aug, we found 46 buses from London Heathrow Airport to Bournemouth, including 35 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 130 km distance in an average of 1 h 46 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 50 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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NX035Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London Heathrow Airport to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £14 For those with little time, consider booking a ferry, which has an average total journey time of 1h 43m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, while a train costs an average of £107.
Distance: 130 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Ferry |
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£14 Average Price Cheapest | £107 Average Price | £21 Average Price |
3h 16m Average total duration 2h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 52m Average total duration 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 43m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
The table below shows live departures for London Heathrow Airport to Bournemouth coaches for today, Saturday 29 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX202 · NX035 | 7:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 3h35 | 11:25 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX035 | 9:20 London Heathrow Airport | 2h05 | 11:25 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 2h45 | 12:10 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX035 | 9:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1h50 | 11:25 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX202 · NX035 | 9:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 3h15 | 13:05 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX035 | 11:00 London Heathrow Airport | 2h05 | 13:05 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 · NX035 | 11:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 3h25 | 14:35 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX035 | 11:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1h50 | 13:05 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 2h05 | 13:45 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX035 | 12:30 London Heathrow Airport | 2h05 | 14:35 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 2h45 | 15:25 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX035 | 12:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1h50 | 14:35 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX240 · NX035 | 13:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 2h35 | 16:05 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX035 | 14:00 London Heathrow Airport | 2h05 | 16:05 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 2h05 | 16:15 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX035 | 14:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1h50 | 16:05 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX032 · NX160 | 14:30 London Heathrow Airport | 3h40 | 18:10 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX032 · NX160 | 14:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h25 | 18:10 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX240 · NX035 | 16:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 3h35 | 19:35 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 16:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 2h45 | 19:00 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX035 | 16:30 London Heathrow Airport | 2h05 | 18:35 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX035 | 16:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1h50 | 18:35 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 2h00 | 19:30 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX035 | 17:30 London Heathrow Airport | 2h05 | 19:35 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX035 | 17:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1h50 | 19:35 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX202 · NX035 | 17:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 3h15 | 21:05 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 18:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 2h05 | 21:00 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX035 | 19:00 London Heathrow Airport | 2h05 | 21:05 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX035 | 19:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1h50 | 21:05 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 · NX035 | 19:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 3h05 | 22:35 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 20:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 2h40 | 22:50 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX035 | 20:30 London Heathrow Airport | 2h05 | 22:35 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX202 · NX035 | 20:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 3h45 | 0:25 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX035 | 20:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1h50 | 22:35 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 2h00 | 23:35 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 2h40 | 0:35 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX035 | 22:20 London Heathrow Airport | 2h05 | 0:25 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX035 | 22:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1h50 | 0:25 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 2h05 | 1:15 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX035 | 23:50 London Heathrow Airport | 1h55 | 1:45 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX035 | 23:59 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1h46 | 1:45 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 30 August | |||||
NX035 | 1:10 London Heathrow Airport | 1h55 | 3:05 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX035 | 1:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1h40 | 3:05 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX240 · NX035 | 6:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 2h35 | 9:20 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX035 | 7:20 London Heathrow Airport | 2h00 | 9:20 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX035 | 7:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1h45 | 9:20 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from London Heathrow Airport to Bournemouth run on average 46 times per day, taking around 2h 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 36 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 06:20, the last at 22:10. The fastest coach covers the 130 km distance in 1h 50m.
Distance 130 km |
Average bus duration 2h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Buses per day 46 |
Direct buses 36 |
Fastest bus 1h 50m |
First bus 6:20 |
Last bus 22:10 |
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Town-centre museum with local history, archaeology and changing exhibitions in a Victorian villa beside Bournemouth's gardens.
Small local museum on Hengistbury Head covering archaeology, wildlife and the headland's long human history in a scenic coastal setting.
Free gallery inside Bournemouth Library showing contemporary art exhibitions, talks and touring displays in a central location.
Historic pier and broad sandy beach at the town's heart, ideal for classic seaside walks, swimming and views along the bay.
Landscaped Victorian gardens running through the centre, popular for gentle walks, seasonal events and a green route to the seafront.
Headland nature reserve with walking trails, harbour views, heathland and archaeology, popular for longer coastal walks and birdwatching.
Fresh crab landed on the Dorset coast, prized for sweet meat and often served simply dressed to showcase local seafood traditions.
Hand-dived scallops from nearby Lyme Bay, a South Coast speciality valued for freshness and the region’s strong shellfish heritage.
Traditional Dorset Blue Vinny cheese with a firm, crumbly texture and robust flavour, long associated with Dorset farming and cheesemaking.
Refined dining room in a historic hotel, serving modern British cooking in an elegant setting overlooking the gardens.
Established seafood spot on West Cliff, popular for fish dishes, sea views and a smart but approachable atmosphere.
Traditional pub near the town centre serving local ales and classic British meals in a historic, characterful setting.
Moderate for a UK seaside resort. Hotels rise in summer, but dining and local buses are usually cheaper than in London or Bath.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is typical if service is not included. Round up for taxis, and small change is fine in cafés.
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