Bus from Boscombe (Bournemouth) to Charminster (Bournemouth)
6 direct routes · 11–55 min · first bus 07:10, last bus 18:52 (weekdays).
Next buses to Charminster (Bournemouth) as of 11:30
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Boscombe, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U3 | morebus | ~11 min | 23 | Sat 8 · no Sunday buses | 07:54 | 18:52 | Ashley Road (W-bound) | Howard Road (W-bound) | — |
| 20 | morebus | ~18 min | 11 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 07:42 | 18:19 | St Andrews Church (NE-bound) | Mill Road (E-bound) | — |
4 occasional services — once or twice a day · 746, 485, 486, 755
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 746 | morebus | ~17 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:04 | 16:04 | Ashley Road (W-bound) | Richmond Arms (NE-bound) | — |
| 485 | morebus | ~12 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:38 | 15:38 | Ashley Road (W-bound) | Howard Road (W-bound) | — |
| 486 | morebus | ~14 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:38 | 15:38 | Ashley Road (W-bound) | Richmond Arms (NE-bound) | — |
| 755 | morebus | ~55 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:10 | 07:10 | Portman Road (E-bound) | Uplands Road (S-bound) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Boscombe on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every U3 bus, 20 bus, 746 bus, 485 bus, 486 bus or 755 bus timetable.
Fares from Boscombe to Charminster
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Boscombe to Charminster?
6 routes run directly from Boscombe to Charminster: the U3 (morebus), the 20 (morebus), the 746 (morebus), the 485 (morebus), the 486 (morebus), the 755 (morebus). The most frequent is the U3, 23 times each weekday — board at Ashley Road (W-bound) and get off at Howard Road (W-bound), about 11 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Boscombe to Charminster?
Between 11 minutes on the U3 and 55 on the 755, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Boscombe to Charminster?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:10 and the last around 18:52. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Boscombe to Charminster?
Adult singles from Boscombe to Charminster: £1.00 on the U3 and 20 (morebus). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.