Bus from Salisbury to Boscombe Down
3 direct routes · 20–28 min · first bus 05:21, last bus 23:26 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 06:51, last bus 20:51.
Next buses to Boscombe Down as of 18:23
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Salisbury, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X4 | Salisbury Reds | ~22 min | 29 | Sat 28 · Sun 11 | 05:21 | 23:10 | Whites (o/s) | Boscombe Road Roundabout (W-bound) | Winterbourne |
| 8 | Salisbury Reds | ~20 min | 4 | Sat 3 · Sun 3 | 07:51 | 23:26 | Whites (o/s) | Boscombe Road Roundabout (W-bound) | Winterbourne |
| 675 | Salisbury Reds | ~28 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:10 | 16:10 | Laverstock Schools (Bus Park) | Boscombe Road Roundabout (W-bound) | Winterbourne |
Times are for the first boarding point in Salisbury 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 X4 bus, 8 bus or 675 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Salisbury to Boscombe Down?
3 routes run directly from Salisbury to Boscombe Down: the X4 (Salisbury Reds), the 8 (Salisbury Reds), the 675 (Salisbury Reds). The most frequent is the X4, 29 times each weekday — board at Whites (o/s) and get off at Boscombe Road Roundabout (W-bound), about 22 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Salisbury to Boscombe Down?
Between 20 minutes on the 8 and 28 on the 675, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Winterbourne on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Salisbury to Boscombe Down?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:21 and the last around 23:26. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Salisbury to Boscombe Down?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.