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Trip Overview

The average bus between Bournemouth and New Forest takes 5h 57m and the fastest bus takes 4h 16m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bournemouth to New Forest. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 57m
Duration
60 mi
Distance
£12
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

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  1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Square to Meeting House Lanebus bus X3 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to New Canalbus bus X3
  3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to North Streetbus bus X5 / ...
4h 1m
£10–13

Bournemouth to New Forest bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Bournemouth and New Forest. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 11:20 PM which arrives into New Forest at 10:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Meeting House Lane and take an average of 5h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    More BusMore BusSalisbury RedsSalisbury Reds5h 8m • 3 changes

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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    More BusMore BusSalisbury RedsSalisbury Reds4h 53m • 3 changes

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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    More BusMore BusSalisbury RedsSalisbury Reds5h 8m • 3 changes

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    More BusMore BusSalisbury RedsSalisbury Reds4h 48m • 3 changes

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bournemouth to New Forest? 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.

Map of how to get from Bournemouth to New Forest.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 59.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and New Forest, Wiltshire, England?

You can take a bus from Bournemouth Square to St Thomas Mores Church via Meeting House Lane, New Canal, Blue Boar Row, and North Street in around 4h 1m.

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