🚌 Bus from Christchurch to Bournemouth
11 direct routes · about 35 min · first bus 05:15, last bus 00:13 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1A | morebus | ~35 min | 99 | 05:15 | 00:13 | Sainsbury (NW-bound) |
| 70 | morebus | ~25 min | 18 | 09:45 | 18:45 | Hoburne Holiday Park Grounds (N-bound) |
| 81 | morebus | ~44 min | 18 | 07:14 | 18:22 | Sea Corner (W-bound) |
| 82 | morebus | ~49 min | 15 | 06:34 | 17:19 | Walkford Hotel (SW-bound) |
| 1B | morebus | ~10 min | 13 | 06:07 | 23:35 | Two Rivers Meet Leisure Centre (N-bound) |
| 20 | morebus | ~19 min | 11 | 09:08 | 18:03 | Two Rivers Meet Leisure Centre (N-bound) |
| 1C | morebus | ~10 min | 9 | 06:37 | 23:05 | Two Rivers Meet Leisure Centre (N-bound) |
| 24 | morebus | ~33 min | 3 | 10:05 | 13:45 | Two Rivers Meet Leisure Centre (N-bound) |
| N2 | morebus | ~5 min | 3 | 00:57 | 02:57 | Two Rivers Meet Leisure Centre (N-bound) |
| 788 | morebus | ~28 min | 2 | 06:58 | 06:58 | Milestone Roundabout (SW-bound) |
| 789 | morebus | ~30 min | 1 | 07:21 | 07:21 | Walkford Hotel (SW-bound) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Christchurch 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 Christchurch to Bournemouth?
11 routes run directly from Christchurch to Bournemouth: the 1A (morebus), the 70 (morebus), the 81 (morebus), the 82 (morebus), the 1B (morebus), the 20 (morebus), the 1C (morebus), the 24 (morebus), the N2 (morebus), the 788 (morebus), the 789 (morebus).
How long does the bus take from Christchurch to Bournemouth?
Around 35 minutes on the 1A, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Christchurch to Bournemouth?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 1A) leaves around 05:15 and the last around 00:13. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Christchurch to Bournemouth?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.