🚌 Bus from Bournemouth to Christchurch
11 direct routes · about 24 min · first bus 05:10, last bus 00:10 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1A | morebus | ~24 min | 95 | 05:10 | 00:10 | Westover Road (NW-bound) |
| 81 | morebus | ~19 min | 16 | 06:55 | 17:40 | Bournemouth Square (NE-bound) |
| 82 | morebus | ~19 min | 15 | 07:35 | 18:40 | Bournemouth Square (NE-bound) |
| 1B | morebus | ~40 min | 11 | 06:40 | 17:00 | Westover Road (NW-bound) |
| 1C | morebus | ~38 min | 11 | 06:00 | 16:30 | Westover Road (NW-bound) |
| 70 | morebus | ~70 min | 8 | 09:08 | 16:08 | Alum Chine (SE-bound) |
| 20 | morebus | ~71 min | 8 | 07:22 | 17:02 | County Gates (E-bound) |
| 24 | morebus | ~11 min | 4 | 10:50 | 14:30 | Castlepoint (Stop E) |
| N2 | morebus | ~30 min | 4 | 01:17 | 04:17 | County Gates (E-bound) |
| 788 | morebus | ~41 min | 2 | 15:40 | 15:40 | Bournemouth School For Boys (E-bound) |
| 789 | morebus | ~31 min | 1 | 15:40 | 15:40 | Bournemouth School For Boys (E-bound) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Bournemouth on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Bournemouth to Christchurch?
11 routes run directly from Bournemouth to Christchurch: the 1A (morebus), the 81 (morebus), the 82 (morebus), the 1B (morebus), the 1C (morebus), the 70 (morebus), the 20 (morebus), the 24 (morebus), the N2 (morebus), the 788 (morebus), the 789 (morebus).
How long does the bus take from Bournemouth to Christchurch?
Around 24 minutes on the 1A, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Bournemouth to Christchurch?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 1A) leaves around 05:10 and the last around 00:10. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bournemouth to Christchurch?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.