Bus from Charminster (Bournemouth) to Christchurch (Dorset)
3 direct routes · 35–44 min · first bus 08:02, last bus 17:44 (weekdays).
Next buses to Christchurch (Dorset) as of 07:50
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Charminster, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | morebus | ~38 min | 9 | Sat 9 · no Sunday buses | 08:02 | 17:44 | Mill Road (E-bound) | Town Centre (Stop A) | — |
| 788 | morebus | ~44 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:40 | 15:40 | Bournemouth School For Boys (E-bound) | Fountain Way (Stop MM) | — |
| 789 | morebus | ~35 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:40 | 15:40 | Bournemouth School For Boys (E-bound) | Fountain Way (Stop MM) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Charminster 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 20 bus, 788 bus or 789 bus timetable.
Fares from Charminster to Christchurch
- £1.00 adult single on the 20 (morebus)
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 Charminster to Christchurch?
3 routes run directly from Charminster to Christchurch: the 20 (morebus), the 788 (morebus), the 789 (morebus). The most frequent is the 20, 9 times each weekday — board at Mill Road (E-bound) and get off at Town Centre (Stop A), about 38 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Charminster to Christchurch?
Between 35 minutes on the 789 and 44 on the 788, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Charminster to Christchurch?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 08:02 and the last around 17:44. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Charminster to Christchurch?
An adult single from Charminster to Christchurch is £1.00 on the 20 (morebus), from Mill Road (E-bound) to Town Centre (Stop A). 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.