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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ashford and Bournemouth takes 3h 5m and the fastest bus takes 2h 34m. There is a bus service every few hours from Ashford to Bournemouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 5m
Duration
97 mi
Distance
£21
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bus via Elmsleigh Bus Station

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  1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bournemouth Stationbus bus 035 / ...
3h 8m
£14–29

Ashford to Bournemouth bus times

Buses run hourly between Ashford and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ashford is at 10:34 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 1:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Elmsleigh Bus Station and take an average of 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    First Bus LondonCarlone BusesFlixBus2h 48m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    First Bus LondonCarlone BusesNational Express3h 32m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonFirst Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express3h 2m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonFirst Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express2h 58m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonFirst Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express2h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    First Bus LondonCarlone BusesNational Express3h 32m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonFirst Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express3h 2m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonFirst Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express2h 58m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonFirst Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express2h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    First Bus LondonCarlone BusesNational Express3h 32m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonFirst Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express3h 2m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonFirst Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express2h 56m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonFirst Berkshire & The Thames ValleyFlixBus3h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    First Bus LondonCarlone BusesNational Express3h 21m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonFirst Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express2h 48m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonFirst Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express3h 3m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonFirst Berkshire & The Thames ValleyFlixBus3h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    First Bus LondonCarlone BusesNational Express3h 2m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonFirst Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express2h 38m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonFirst Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express3h 13m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonFirst Berkshire & The Thames ValleyFlixBus3h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    First Bus LondonCarlone BusesNational Express3h 32m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonFirst Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express3h 2m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonFirst Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express2h 58m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonFirst Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express2h 57m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ashford to Bournemouth? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 96.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between Ashford, Surrey, England and Bournemouth, England?

National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bournemouth Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost £14–24 and the journey takes 1h 50m. FlixBus also services this route every 3 hours.

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