Bus from London to Bournemouth
4 direct routes · about 190 min · first bus 06:30, last bus 01:00 (weekdays).
Next buses to Bournemouth as of 05:00
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in London, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 035 | National Express | ~190 min | 18 | Sat 22 · Sun 22 | 06:30 | 01:00 | Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | County Gates (Stop 1) | Southampton |
| UK061 | FlixBus | ~165 min | 9 | Sat 9 · Sun 9 | 09:25 | 23:10 | Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) | Bournemouth Station (Stand A) | Southampton |
| 806 | National Express | ~165 min | 6 | Fridays only | 08:00 | 20:30 | Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | Bournemouth Station (Stand A) | Basingstoke & Ringwood |
| T57 | National Express | ~150 min | 1 | weekends only | 19:40 | 19:40 | Varsity Drive (Stop E) | Bournemouth Station (Stand A) | Basingstoke & Winchester |
Times are for the first boarding point in London 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 806 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from London to Bournemouth?
4 routes run directly from London to Bournemouth: the 035 (National Express), the UK061 (FlixBus), the 806 (National Express), the T57 (National Express). The most frequent is the 035, 18 times each weekday — board at Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) and get off at County Gates (Stop 1), about 190 minutes.
How long does the bus take from London to Bournemouth?
Around 190 minutes on the 035, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Southampton on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from London to Bournemouth?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:30 and the last around 01:00. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from London to Bournemouth?
This is a long-distance coach service, so the England £3 bus fare cap does not apply — nor do local bus tickets or passes. Coach operators set their own fares and price by demand, so booking further ahead is usually much cheaper than buying on the day.