🚌 Bus from Poole to Southbourne
6 direct routes · about 63 min · first bus 05:30, last bus 17:00 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| m2 | morebus | ~63 min | 150 | 05:30 | 17:00 | Bus Station (Stand C) |
| 70 | morebus | ~95 min | 15 | 09:16 | 16:16 | Hamworthy Park (opp) |
| 20 | morebus | ~87 min | 8 | 07:00 | 16:35 | Bus Station (Stand J) |
| N2 | morebus | ~42 min | 4 | 01:00 | 04:00 | Bus Station (Stand O) |
| 485 | morebus | ~69 min | 1 | 07:14 | 07:14 | Co-op Store (W-bound) |
| 85 | morebus | ~78 min | 1 | 07:10 | 07:10 | Bournemouth University (Stop G) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Poole 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 Poole to Southbourne?
6 routes run directly from Poole to Southbourne: the m2 (morebus), the 70 (morebus), the 20 (morebus), the N2 (morebus), the 485 (morebus), the 85 (morebus).
How long does the bus take from Poole to Southbourne?
Around 63 minutes on the m2, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Poole to Southbourne?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the m2) leaves around 05:30 and the last around 17:00. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Poole to Southbourne?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.