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Trip Overview

The average bus between Chatham and Bournemouth takes 6h 51m and the fastest bus takes 5h 2m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chatham 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.

6h 51m
Duration
155 mi
Distance
£28
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 007 / ...
  2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bournemouth Stationbus bus 035 / ...
6h 27m
£23–41

Chatham to Bournemouth bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Chatham and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chatham is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 10:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre and take an average of 6h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ASD CoachesNational ExpressNational Express5h 26m • 2 changes

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressNational Express6h 14m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Arriva UKNational ExpressNational Express5h 34m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Arriva UKNational ExpressNational Express10h 4m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    ASD CoachesNational ExpressNational Express5h 26m • 2 changes

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressNational Express6h 14m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Arriva UKNational ExpressNational Express5h 34m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Arriva UKNational ExpressNational Express10h 4m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressNational Express6h 6m • 2 changes

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressNational Express7h 6m • 2 changes

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    ASD CoachesNational ExpressNational Express5h 46m • 2 changes

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressNational Express5h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressNational Express5h 2m • 2 changes

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressNational Express5h 31m • 2 changes

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressNational Express6h 26m • 2 changes

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    ASD CoachesNational ExpressNational Express5h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressNational Express5h 42m • 2 changes

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressNational Express6h 22m • 2 changes

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressNational Express5h 32m • 2 changes

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressNational Express5h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressNational Express5h 50m • 2 changes

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressNational Express6h 1m • 2 changes

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    ASD CoachesNational ExpressNational Express5h 46m • 2 changes

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressNational Express5h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    ASD CoachesNational ExpressNational Express5h 26m • 2 changes

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressNational Express6h 6m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Arriva UKNational ExpressNational Express5h 34m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chatham 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: 154.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 51m

What companies run services between Chatham, England and Bournemouth, England?

You can take a bus from Institute Road to Bournemouth Station via Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 6h 27m.

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