How to get from London to Bournemouth
On Routavio you can compare the ways from London to Bournemouth by price and travel time.
- 151 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 1h 45m
- 78 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 45m
direct
Bus
€9
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from London to Bournemouth. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h 45m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 151 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
151 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €23Reading date not recorded | 2h 26m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €6Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 1h 45mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€23Reading date not recorded2h 26m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€6Omio catalogue, Oct 201h 45m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
London to Bournemouth: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1London Heathrow Airport T5 - → Bournemouthbus
FlixBus·1h 45m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from London to Bournemouth
FlixBus runs 78 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:10 and the last at 23:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 78 | 00:10 | 23:30 |
All departures
- 00:10
- 00:25
- 07:30
- 08:25
- 08:30
- 08:40
- 09:25
- 09:30
- 09:40
- 09:45
- 10:25
- 10:40
- 10:45
- 10:55
- 11:40
- 11:45
- 11:55
- 12:15
- 12:40
- 12:55
- 13:10
- 13:15
- 13:25
- 13:55
- 14:10
- 14:15
- 14:25
- 15:10
- 15:15
- 15:25
- 15:30
- 16:15
- 16:30
- 16:45
- 17:00
- 17:15
- 17:30
- 17:45
- 17:55
- 18:00
- 18:10
- 18:30
- 18:45
- 18:55
- 19:00
- 19:10
- 19:25
- 19:30
- 19:55
- 20:10
- 20:15
- 20:25
- 20:30
- 20:55
- 21:10
- 21:15
- 21:25
- 21:30
- 21:55
- 22:10
- 22:15
- 22:25
- 22:30
- 22:50
- 22:55
- 23:10
- 23:25
- 23:30
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusLondon Heathrow Airport T5 --BournemouthBook →South Western RailwayLondon-SouthamptonBook →Airport shuttle busSouthampton-Bournemouth AirportBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, South Western Railway, Airport shuttle bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from London to Bournemouth works
Start with a FlixBus bus from London Heathrow Airport T5 - to Bournemouth, about 1h 45m. In total it's roughly €9 over 1h 45m, direct, no transfers.
London to Bournemouth: common questions
How long does it take to get from London to Bournemouth?
The most useful route takes about 1h 45m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from London to Bournemouth?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:10 and the last at 23:30, from London Heathrow, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from London to Bournemouth?
78 a day with FlixBus, between 00:10 and 23:30.
Which station does the bus from London to Bournemouth leave from?
London Heathrow with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Bournemouth from London?
About 151 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does London to Bournemouth cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €9 to €19. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run London to Bournemouth?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, South Western Railway, Airport shuttle bus.
Can you get from London to Bournemouth without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 1h 45m.
What is the cheapest way to get from London to Bournemouth?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 19 Oct 2026