Bus from Charminster (Bournemouth) to Springbourne
6 direct routes · 5–59 min · first bus 07:41, last bus 19:21 (weekdays).
Next buses to Springbourne as of 03:41
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U3 | morebus | ~5 min | 22 | Sat 8 · no Sunday buses | 07:50 | 19:21 | Howard Road (E-bound) | Queens Park Hotel (o/s 166) | — |
| 20 | morebus | ~18 min | 9 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 07:52 | 17:50 | Mill Road (W-bound) | St Andrews Church (SW-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 | ~12 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:41 | 07:41 | Richmond Arms (SW-bound) | Queens Park Hotel (o/s 166) | — |
| 485 | morebus | ~7 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:53 | 07:53 | Howard Road (E-bound) | Queens Park Hotel (o/s 166) | — |
| 486 | morebus | ~9 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:51 | 07:51 | Richmond Arms (SW-bound) | Queens Park Hotel (o/s 166) | — |
| 755 | morebus | ~59 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:40 | 15:40 | Bournemouth School For Boys (E-bound) | Kings Park (NW-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 U3 bus, 20 bus, 746 bus, 485 bus, 486 bus or 755 bus timetable.
Fares from Charminster to Springbourne
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 Springbourne?
6 routes run directly from Charminster to Springbourne: the U3 (morebus), the 20 (morebus), the 746 (morebus), the 485 (morebus), the 486 (morebus), the 755 (morebus). The most frequent is the U3, 22 times each weekday — board at Howard Road (E-bound) and get off at Queens Park Hotel (o/s 166), about 5 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Charminster to Springbourne?
Between 5 minutes on the U3 and 59 on the 755, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Charminster to Springbourne?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:41 and the last around 19:21. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Charminster to Springbourne?
Adult singles from Charminster to Springbourne: £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.