The average bus between Bournemouth and Eltham takes 14h 39m and the fastest bus takes 5h 42m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bournemouth to Eltham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Bournemouth and Eltham. The earliest departure is at 1:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Eltham at 2:19 AM. All services require a transfer at London Green Line Coach Station and take an average of 14h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth to Eltham. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Eltham station via London Green Line Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 39m.
Bournemouth to Eltham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Eltham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Green Line Coach Station.
Book your Bournemouth to Eltham bus tickets online with National Express, Metroline Travel and Go Ahead London.
The distance between Bournemouth and Eltham is 157.5 km. The road distance is 198 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Bournemouth to London Green Line Coach Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £13–22 and the journey takes 3h 50m.