Bus from Charminster (Bournemouth) to West Southbourne
7 direct routes · 14–30 min · first bus 07:46, last bus 19:21 (weekdays).
Next buses to West Southbourne as of 06:41
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 | ~14 min | 22 | Sat 8 · no Sunday buses | 07:50 | 19:21 | Howard Road (E-bound) | Fishermans Walk (SE-bound) | Boscombe |
| 20 | morebus | ~20 min | 9 | Sat 9 · no Sunday buses | 08:02 | 17:44 | Mill Road (E-bound) | Fishermans Walk (SE-bound) | — |
5 occasional services — once or twice a day · 485, 487, 486, 755, 788
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 | ~17 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:53 | 07:53 | Howard Road (E-bound) | Fishermans Walk (SE-bound) | Boscombe |
| 487 | morebus | ~25 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:46 | 07:46 | Mill Road (E-bound) | Fishermans Walk (SE-bound) | — |
| 486 | morebus | ~19 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:51 | 07:51 | Richmond Arms (SW-bound) | Fishermans Walk (SE-bound) | Boscombe |
| 755 | morebus | ~30 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:40 | 15:40 | Bournemouth School For Boys (E-bound) | Fishermans Walk (SE-bound) | — |
| 788 | morebus | ~28 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:40 | 15:40 | Bournemouth School For Boys (E-bound) | Fishermans Walk (SE-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, 485 bus, 487 bus, 486 bus, 755 bus or 788 bus timetable.
Fares from Charminster to West Southbourne
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 West Southbourne?
7 routes run directly from Charminster to West Southbourne: the U3 (morebus), the 20 (morebus), the 485 (morebus), the 487 (morebus), the 486 (morebus), the 755 (morebus), the 788 (morebus). The most frequent is the U3, 22 times each weekday — board at Howard Road (E-bound) and get off at Fishermans Walk (SE-bound), about 14 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Charminster to West Southbourne?
Between 14 minutes on the U3 and 30 on the 755, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Boscombe on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Charminster to West Southbourne?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:46 and the last around 19:21. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Charminster to West Southbourne?
Adult singles from Charminster to West Southbourne: £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.