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Essex to Bournemouth buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Essex and Bournemouth takes 6h 36m and the fastest bus takes 5h 45m. The bus runs, on average, 5 times per week from Essex 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 36m
Duration
168 mi
Distance
£34
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus bus 035 / ...
5h 46m
£29–46

Essex to Bournemouth bus times

Buses run 5 times a week between Essex and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 8:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essex is at 5:30 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 11:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Interchange and take an average of 6h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Stephensons of EssexCentral ConnectNational ExpressNational Express5h 45m • 3 changes

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    Stephensons of EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational Express6h 20m • 3 changes

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    Stephensons of EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational Express7h 25m • 3 changes

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    Stephensons of EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational Express7h 5m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essex 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.

Map of how to get from Essex to Bournemouth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 167.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Bulford Lane to Bournemouth Station via Bus Interchange, Coach Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 46m.

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