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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station | County Gates | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Stansted London Airport (STN) | County Gates | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Stansted London Airport (STN) | County Gates | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Stansted London Airport (STN) | County Gates | No tags | ||||
| Bus | London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station | County Gates | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 2:25 AM GMT.
Compare 2 ways to go from Stansted to Bournemouth
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Bournemouth. The journey takes about 5 hours 16 minutes, and with fares starting at just $40, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
| Average Price | Average Duration | CO₂ emissions | Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Price$40 - $167 | Average Duration5h 16m | 5kg CO₂e | ||
Carpool | Average Price$27 - $27 | Average Duration2h 50m | 8kg CO₂e |
Where are the popular stops in Stansted and Bournemouth?
Stops in Bournemouth
- ABournemouth (Coach Station), Bournemouth BH8 8DL, UK
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Richmond Hill, 3
3 Richmond Hill, Bournemouth BH2 6HE, UK - C
Travel Interchange
Bath Rd, Bournemouth BH1, UK
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The drivers, Peter and Mike, received high praise for being outstanding, kind, attentive, caring, and very helpful. Customers also mentioned that the service was pleasant and efficient overall.
National Express Stansted Bournemouth recent customer reviews
Drivers Peter, then Mike were outstanding, kind, attentive, caring and very helpful.
Claire K.
Very pleasant and efficient driver
Sheila S.
Veryv nice thank
Sandra P.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Stansted to Bournemouth by bus
How far is Stansted from Bournemouth?
It's about 196 km (122 miles) from Stansted to Bournemouth.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Stansted to Bournemouth?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at London Stansted Airport, in Stansted, and end it at Coach Station, in Bournemouth.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Stansted to Bournemouth was searched and found on Nov 30, 2025 with a price of $37To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Stansted to Bournemouth, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $37 to $138 for a bus ticket from Stansted to Bournemouth based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $37 which is on 2025-11-30.
