How far is Oxford from Bournemouth?

The distance between the two cities is 77 miles (123 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Oxford to Bournemouth?

Most of the buses traveling from Oxford to Bournemouth leave from Gloucester Green and arrive at Coach Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Bournemouth?

Once in Bournemouth, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Bournemouth Pier, Camouflage Paintball, Oceana Day Spa, Bournemouth Oceanarium and St. Peter's Church.

Bus Oxford to Bournemouth from $11 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Oxford to Bournemouth on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:35pm	Gloucester Green	2h 50m	6:25pm	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	7:15pm	Gloucester Green	2h 30m	9:45pm	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	11:50am	Gloucester Green	4h 15m	4:05pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	3:35pm	Gloucester Green	2h 50m	6:25pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	11:50am	Gloucester Green	4h 15m	4:05pm	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Oxford to Bournemouth on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:15pm	Gloucester Green	2h 30m	9:45pm	Coach Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	5:00am	Gloucester Green	4h 30m	9:30am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	5:20am	Gloucester Green	5h 15m	10:35am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:30am	Gloucester Green	3h 10m	1:40pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	5:00am	Gloucester Green	4h 30m	9:30am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Oxford to Bournemouth on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00pm	Gloucester Green	2h 30m	9:30pm	Coach Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	5:00am	Gloucester Green	4h 20m	9:20am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	5:15am	Gloucester Green	5h 5m	10:20am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:30am	Gloucester Green	3h 10m	1:40pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	5:00am	Gloucester Green	4h 20m	9:20am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Oxford to Bournemouth on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30am	Gloucester Green	3h 10m	1:40pm	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	7:00pm	Gloucester Green	2h 30m	9:30pm	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	5:00am	Gloucester Green	4h 20m	9:20am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	5:15am	Gloucester Green	5h 5m	10:20am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:30am	Gloucester Green	3h 10m	1:40pm	Coach Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Oxford to Bournemouth

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Bournemouth. The journey takes about 2 hours and with fares starting at just $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2hAverage Duration

77 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$13 - $88	Average Duration4h 15m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$19 - $146	Average Duration1h 58m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$16 - $16	Average Duration2h	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Oxford and Bournemouth?

Stops in Oxford

A
Gloucester Green
Oxford Bus Station, Gloucester Green, Oxford OX1 2BU, UK
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B
Oxford High Str Stop
18 High St, Oxford OX1, UK
C
Oxford Bus Stop St Giles
66 St Giles, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 3LY, UK
D
426 Old Abingdon Rd
426 Old Abingdon Rd, Oxford OX1, UK
E
94 St Aldate's
94 St Aldate's, Oxford OX1 1DA, UK

Stops in Bournemouth

A
Coach Station
Bournemouth (Coach Station), Bournemouth BH8 8DL, UK
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B
Richmond Hill, 3
3 Richmond Hill, Bournemouth BH2 6HE, UK
C
Travel Interchange
Bath Rd, Bournemouth BH1, UK

Compare bus companies

The Airline

4.5/5307 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness5

Wifi4.1

National Express

4/529,735 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Customers had a generally good trip, although some mentioned difficulties connecting to the Wi-Fi. The buses arrived on time with only minor delays.

National Express Oxford Bournemouth recent customer reviews

All trips with National Express was very comfortable and arrivals in time! Thanks

George U.

September 1, 2024

I can only admire the driver for his skill and patience when dealing with the passengers and the roadworks. He was cheerful and professional throughout the journey.

Sandra C.

October 22, 2018

The bus was on schedule and arrived at my destination spot on the time. The staff were very polite.

Jose J.

October 28, 2017

Oxford Tube

4.5/545 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi2.2

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Oxford to Bournemouth by bus

How far is Oxford from Bournemouth?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Oxford to Bournemouth?
What are the best sights and things to do in Bournemouth?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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$16

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$16

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$18

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$14

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$14

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The cheapest trip from Oxford to Bournemouth was searched and found on Nov 30, 2025 with a price of $14

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Oxford to Bournemouth, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $14 to $89 for a bus ticket from Oxford to Bournemouth based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $14 which is on 2025-11-30.

Usually The Airline 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.