52 Wool to Bovington Camp
Operated by First Wessex, Dorset & South Somerset. First bus 07:45, last bus 18:44. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 52? 41 other bus routes are numbered 52 elsewhere in the UK — see every 52 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:45 | 08:25 | 08:50 | 09:20 | 09:48 | 10:14 | 10:40 | 11:42 | 12:12 | 13:40 | 14:44 | 15:14 | 15:44 | 16:14 | 16:44 | 17:14 | 17:44 |
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| Wool Station (Stop A) | 07:45 | 08:25 | 08:50 | 09:20 | 09:48 | 10:14 | 10:40 | 11:42 | 12:12 | 13:40 | 14:44 | 15:14 | 15:44 | 16:14 | 16:44 | 17:14 | 17:44 |
| Tank Museum (W-bound) | 07:51 | 08:31 | 08:56 | 09:26 | 09:54 | 10:20 | 10:46 | 11:48 | 12:18 | 13:46 | 14:50 | 15:20 | 15:50 | 16:20 | 16:50 | 17:20 | 17:50 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Tickets on the 52
First Wessex, Dorset & South Somerset publishes singles and returns on this route for adults and children.
Adult Return · Adult Single · Child Return · Child Single
Ticket types come from First Wessex, Dorset & South Somerset's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 4 September 2026. That dataset lists what's sold, not what it costs, so check prices with First Wessex, Dorset & South Somerset.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with First Wessex, Dorset & South Somerset before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Boxing Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 52
52 towards Bovington Camp
All 2 stops
- Wool Station (Stop A) Wool
- Tank Museum (W-bound) Bovington Camp
52 towards Wool
All 2 stops
- Tank Museum (W-bound) Bovington Camp
- Wool Station (Stop A) Wool
Service registration & registered changes
- New service effective 26 September 2026 up to half hourly
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PH0006159/540 · Changes in Dorset Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 52 bus?
The first 52 departure leaves at 07:45 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 52 bus?
The last 52 leaves its first stop at 18:44. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 52 bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). First Wessex, Dorset & South Somerset day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 52 bus?
The 52 is operated by First Wessex, Dorset & South Somerset.
Timetable data from First Wessex, Dorset & South Somerset via the Traveline National Dataset. Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PH0006159/540. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.