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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Southampton Central (SOU) to Bournemouth station (BMH)
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£9
Fastest journey
40 m
Average duration
46 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
37 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Southampton Central (SOU) to Bournemouth station (BMH) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Southampton Central (SOU) to Bournemouth station (BMH) will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £5.
Of the 8 buses that leave Southampton Central (SOU) for Bournemouth station (BMH) every day 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 37 km distance in an average of 46 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 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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Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Southampton Central (SOU) to Bournemouth station (BMH)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southampton Central (SOU) to Bournemouth station (BMH) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a ferry costs an average of £19.
Distance: 37 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Ferry |
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£5 Average Price Cheapest | £9 Average Price | £20 Average Price |
1h 22m Average total duration 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m Average total duration Fastest 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration 40m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Southampton Central (SOU) to Bournemouth station (BMH) bus times
The table below shows live departures for Southampton Central (SOU) to Bournemouth station (BMH) coaches for today, Thursday 11 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SW333600 | 01:22 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h37 | 02:59 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX160 | 12:50 Southampton, Coach Station | 0h50 | 13:40 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 13:45 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h45 | 14:30 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX160 | 17:35 Southampton, Coach Station | 0h50 | 18:25 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 17:45 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h50 | 18:35 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX160 | 20:55 Southampton, Coach Station | 0h50 | 21:45 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 23:25 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h40 | 00:05 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Overview: Bus from Southampton Central (SOU) to Bournemouth station (BMH)
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Buses from Southampton Central (SOU) to Bournemouth station (BMH) run on average 10 times per day, taking around 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 but you can travel from only £4 by train.
There are 10 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 07:35, the last at 22:25. The fastest coach covers the 37 km distance in 40m.
Distance 37 km |
Average bus duration 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 40m |
First bus 07:35 |
Last bus 22:25 |
Bus providers: National Express from Southampton Central (SOU) to Bournemouth station (BMH)You can travel by bus between Southampton Central (SOU) to Bournemouth station (BMH) with National Express for as low as £4. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Southampton Central (SOU) to Bournemouth station (BMH) coach
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