How far is Stansted from Bournemouth?

The distance separating Stansted and Bournemouth is 122 miles (196 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Stansted to Bournemouth leave from London Stansted Airport and arrive at Coach Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

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 The Pavilion, Russell-cotes Art Gallery and Museum, Bournemouth Central Gardens, St. Peter's Church and Camouflage Paintball.

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Previously seen trips

Next departures for Stansted to Bournemouth on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:15pm	Stansted London Airport (STN)	5h 40m	10:55pm	County Gates	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	Stansted Airport	5h 1m	11:01pm	County Gates	No tags
Bus	8:10pm	Stansted Airport	4h 40m	12:50am	County Gates	No tags
Bus	9:10pm	Stansted Airport	5h 30m	2:40am	County Gates	No tags
Bus	11:40pm	Stansted Airport	9h 56m	9:36am	County Gates	No tags

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We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Bournemouth. The journey takes about 5 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day

5h 20mAverage Duration

123 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$28 - $116	Average Duration5h 20m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$19 - $19	Average Duration2h 50m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Stansted and Bournemouth?

Stops in Stansted

A
London Stansted Airport
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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

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National Express

4/529,727 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

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.

June 9, 2023

Very pleasant and efficient driver

Sheila S.

March 17, 2024

Veryv nice thank

Sandra P.

August 18, 2023

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Stansted to Bournemouth by bus

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You can expect to pay from $26 to $98 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 $26 which is on 2025-11-24.