Bus from Christchurch (Dorset) to Charminster (Bournemouth)
3 direct routes · 25–44 min · first bus 07:16, last bus 17:05 (weekdays).
Next buses to Charminster (Bournemouth) as of 11:08
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Christchurch, 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 | ~44 min | 7 | Tuesday to Saturday only | 09:20 | 17:05 | Town Centre (Stop B) | Mill Road (W-bound) | — |
| 788 | morebus | ~43 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:16 | 07:16 | Stony Lane (N-bound) | Uplands Road (S-bound) | — |
| 789 | morebus | ~25 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:33 | 07:33 | Bargates (Stop E) | Uplands Road (S-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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 20 bus, 788 bus or 789 bus timetable.
Fares from Christchurch to Charminster
- £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 Christchurch to Charminster?
3 routes run directly from Christchurch to Charminster: the 20 (morebus), the 788 (morebus), the 789 (morebus). The most frequent is the 20, 7 times each weekday — board at Town Centre (Stop B) and get off at Mill Road (W-bound), about 44 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Christchurch to Charminster?
Between 25 minutes on the 789 and 44 on the 20, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Christchurch to Charminster?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:16 and the last around 17:05. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Christchurch to Charminster?
An adult single from Christchurch to Charminster is £1.00 on the 20 (morebus), from Town Centre (Stop B) to Mill Road (W-bound). 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.