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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Southampton Coach Station | Coach Station | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Bus | Southampton Coach Station | Coach Station | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Southampton | Bournemouth | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Southampton Coach Station | Coach Station | No tags | ||||
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Southampton to Bournemouth
Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Bournemouth. The journey takes about 38 minutes and with fares starting at just £6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Southampton and Bournemouth?
Stops in Southampton
- A20 Harbour Parade, Southampton SO15 1BA, UK
- B
Southampton Bus Stop
563 Vincents Walk, Southampton SO14, UK - C
W. Esplanade Bus Station - Southampton
Wyndham Pl, Southampton SO15, UK - D
Bus Stop Queensway
51-55 Above Bar St, Southampton, Southampton SO14 7DZ, UK - E
Southampton Central
Western Esplanade, Southampton SO15 1QJ, UK - F
Ferry Terminal
7 Town Quay, Southampton SO14 2ET, UK
Stops in Bournemouth
- ABournemouth (Coach Station), Bournemouth BH8 8DL, UK
- B
Richmond Hill, 3
3 Richmond Hill, Bournemouth BH2 6HE, UK - C
Travel Interchange
Bath Rd, Bournemouth BH1, UK
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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Southampton to Bournemouth
How far is Bournemouth from Southampton by coach?
The journey from Southampton to Bournemouth by coach covers an approximate distance of 25 miles (40 km).
Is there a way to reach Bournemouth from Southampton without a car?
You can reach Bournemouth from Southampton by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Southampton to Bournemouth was searched and found on 27 Nov 2025 with a price of £4To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Southampton to Bournemouth as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £4 to £10 for a bus ticket from Southampton to Bournemouth based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £4, which is on 2025-11-27.
Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
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