Bus from Charminster (Bournemouth) to Southbourne (Bournemouth)
5 direct routes · 22–47 min · first bus 07:46, last bus 17:44 (weekdays).
Next buses to Southbourne (Bournemouth) as of 07:45
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 | ~24 min | 9 | Sat 9 · no Sunday buses | 08:02 | 17:44 | Mill Road (E-bound) | Southbourne Crossroads (E-bound) | — |
4 occasional services — once or twice a day · 485, 487, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 485 | morebus | ~22 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:53 | 07:53 | Howard Road (E-bound) | Southbourne Crossroads (E-bound) | Boscombe |
| 487 | morebus | ~30 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:46 | 07:46 | Mill Road (E-bound) | Southbourne Crossroads (E-bound) | — |
| 486 | morebus | ~24 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:51 | 07:51 | Richmond Arms (SW-bound) | Southbourne Crossroads (E-bound) | Boscombe |
| 755 | morebus | ~47 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:40 | 15:40 | Bournemouth School For Boys (E-bound) | Church Road (SW-bound) | — |
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, 485 bus, 487 bus, 486 bus or 755 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Charminster to Southbourne?
5 routes run directly from Charminster to Southbourne: the 20 (morebus), the 485 (morebus), the 487 (morebus), the 486 (morebus), the 755 (morebus). The most frequent is the 20, 9 times each weekday — board at Mill Road (E-bound) and get off at Southbourne Crossroads (E-bound), about 24 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Charminster to Southbourne?
Between 22 minutes on the 485 and 47 on the 755, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Charminster to Southbourne?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:46 and the last around 17:44. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Charminster to Southbourne?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.