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Cheap coach tickets from London to Bournemouth

Showing times and prices for 06 Dec

Cheapest

£15

Average

£17

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London to Bournemouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Cheapest

08:302h35

London, Victoria Coach Station

11:05Bournemouth, Coach Station

£151One-way

0 changes

2nd Cheapest

11:002h40

London, Victoria Coach Station

13:40Bournemouth, Coach Station

£171One-way

0 changes

2nd Cheapest

23:302h20

London, Victoria Coach Station

01:50Bournemouth, Coach Station

£171One-way

0 changes

2nd Cheapest

10:002h30

London, Victoria Coach Station

12:30Bournemouth, Coach Station

£171One-way

0 changes

14:303h30

London, Victoria Coach Station

18:00Bournemouth, Coach Station

£181One-way

0 changes

London to Bournemouth bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Friday 6 December

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
National Express NX035 National Express \| NX035	06:30 London, Victoria Coach Station	2h55	09:25 Bournemouth, Coach Station	0 changesDirect
National Express NX035 National Express \| NX035	08:30 London, Victoria Coach Station	2h35	11:05 Bournemouth, Coach Station	0 changesDirect
National Express NX035 National Express \| NX035	10:00 London, Victoria Coach Station	2h30	12:30 Bournemouth, Coach Station	0 changesDirect
National Express NX035 National Express \| NX035	11:00 London, Victoria Coach Station	2h40	13:40 Bournemouth, Coach Station	0 changesDirect
National Express NX035 National Express \| NX035	12:00 London, Victoria Coach Station	2h30	14:30 Bournemouth, Coach Station	0 changesDirect
National Express NX035 National Express \| NX035	13:30 London, Victoria Coach Station	3h05	16:35 Bournemouth, Coach Station	0 changesDirect
National Express NX035 National Express \| NX035	14:30 London, Victoria Coach Station	3h30	18:00 Bournemouth, Coach Station	0 changesDirect
National Express NX035 National Express \| NX035	15:30 London, Victoria Coach Station	3h20	18:50 Bournemouth, Coach Station	0 changesDirect
National Express NX035 National Express \| NX035	16:00 London, Victoria Coach Station	3h15	19:15 Bournemouth, Coach Station	0 changesDirect
National Express NX035 National Express \| NX035	17:30 London, Victoria Coach Station	3h15	20:45 Bournemouth, Coach Station	0 changesDirect
National Express NX035 National Express \| NX035	18:30 London, Victoria Coach Station	2h35	21:05 Bournemouth, Coach Station	0 changesDirect
National Express NX035 National Express \| NX035	19:30 London, Victoria Coach Station	2h15	21:45 Bournemouth, Coach Station	0 changesDirect
National Express NX035 National Express \| NX035	20:30 London, Victoria Coach Station	2h25	22:55 Bournemouth, Coach Station	0 changesDirect
National Express NX035 National Express \| NX035	22:00 London, Victoria Coach Station	2h20	00:20 Bournemouth, Coach Station	0 changesDirect
National Express NX035 National Express \| NX035	23:30 London, Victoria Coach Station	2h20	01:50 Bournemouth, Coach Station	0 changesDirect
National Express NX030 National Express \| NX030	23:59 London, Victoria Coach Station	3h11	03:10 Bournemouth, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX460 National Express \| NX460	23:59 London, Victoria Coach Station	3h11	03:10 Bournemouth, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX025 National Express \| NX025	23:59 London, Victoria Coach Station	3h11	03:10 Bournemouth, Coach Station	1 change
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Bus times from London to Bournemouth

Showing times and prices for 06 Dec

Fastest Journey

2 h 15 m

Average

2 h 50 m

Buses per day

Distance

151 km

Of the 18 buses that leave London for Bournemouth every day 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

19:302h15

London, Victoria Coach Station

21:45Bournemouth, Coach Station

£321One-way

0 changes

2nd Fastest

23:302h20

London, Victoria Coach Station

01:50Bournemouth, Coach Station

£171One-way

0 changes

2nd Fastest

22:002h20

London, Victoria Coach Station

00:20Bournemouth, Coach Station

£321One-way

0 changes

20:302h25

London, Victoria Coach Station

22:55Bournemouth, Coach Station

£321One-way

0 changes

10:002h30

London, Victoria Coach Station

12:30Bournemouth, Coach Station

£171One-way

0 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from London to Bournemouth

Buses from London to Bournemouth run on average 23 times per day, taking around 2h 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

150 km

Average bus duration

2h 32m

Cheapest ticket price

£7

Buses per day

Direct buses

Bus providers

Fastest bus

2h 15m

First bus

00:10

Last bus

23:57

Price information

Coach companies: National Express, Megabus and South Western Railway London to Bournemouth

Buy your official National Express, Megabus and South Western Railway coach tickets between London and Bournemouth from £8 with Omio. Find coach times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable journey.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach provider operating over 550 coaches per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates coach services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most coaches come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your coach from London to Bournemouth, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

National Express from London to Bournemouth coach information:

Average Duration: 2 h 15 min
Cheapest Price: £8
National Express frequency: 13 a day

South Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, providing services in the south and south-west of England. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed trains, local stopping services, and suburban commuter trains. It also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.

South Western Railway from London to Bournemouth coach information:

Average Duration: 1 h 44 min
Cheapest Price: £23
South Western Railway frequency: 25 a day

Buses from London to Bournemouth

Which coach companies go from London to Bournemouth?

Coaches from London to Bournemouth are operated by National Express.

How long is the buses from London to Bournemouth?

The average journey time is between 2 and 3 hours. The same journey by train also takes around 2 hours, so taking the bus from London to Bournemouth is a good option for those on wanting to travel on a budget.

Are buses from London to Bournemouth direct?

As the journey time between the cities is still relatively short, all services from London to Bournemouth are direct, although there may be a stop at Ringwood services en route.

How can I save money on coach tickets from London to Bournemouth?

Fares stay fairly similar, however, it is worth booking in advance, as prices fluctuate the closer it gets to the date of departure.

When are the first and last buses of the day from London to Bournemouth?

Buses from London to Bournemouth run throughout the day, from 06:30 a.m in the morning until 23:59 p.m at night, departing almost at hourly intervals.

Where do buses from London to Bournemouth depart from and arrive to?

All buses from London to Bournemouth begin their journey at London Victoria Coach Station, which is the biggest coach station in Britain and is located a little to the south-west of central London.

The bus station is just a short walk along from London Victoria Railway Station and is easily reached using services offered by Transport for London including the tube on the Victoria, District and Circle lines. It's possible to take direct trains from Gatwick Airport directly to Victoria. Night Buses run for the whole night at regular intervals and cabs will also be readily available.

Buses from London to Bournemouth will arrive at Bournemouth Coach Station, Bournemouth's primary hub for long-distance coach travel. The coach station is directly adjacent to Bournemouth railway station and together they form Bournemouth's main travel interchange complex, all located roughly 15 minutes to the north-east of the city centre and seafront on foot. Bournemouth has an extensive local bus service, including night buses. From the travel interchange it's possible to take buses or trains to large swathes of the country including to Southampton Airport.

FAQs: London to Bournemouth coach

FAQs: Take the bus from London to Bournemouth with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Bournemouth.

Cheap coach tickets from London to Bournemouth can start from as little as £7 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for London to Bournemouth is £17; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by coach from London to Bournemouth is 2 h 15 min to travel the 93 mile long journey, with around there are 23 coaches per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from London to Bournemouth leaves at 00: 10. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from London to Bournemouth leaves at 23: 57.

Yes, it is possible to travel from London to Bournemouth without having to change trains with National Express or Megabus. There are 19 direct coaches from London to Bournemouth each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

When taking a coach from London to Bournemouth, you can count on National Express or Megabus for the best way to get you to Bournemouth. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between London and Bournemouth and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from London, Victoria Coach Station, which is located around 2.1 miles (3.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Bournemouth, Coach Station, located 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Bournemouth from London is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 15 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a coach from London to Bournemouth is January.

You have options as you can travel from London to Bournemouth 2 different ways: train or coach.