The average bus between Hastings and Bournemouth takes 7h 34m and the fastest bus takes 6h 30m. There is a bus service every few hours from Hastings 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.
Buses run every 2 hours between Hastings and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hastings is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 9:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Gildredge Road and take an average of 7h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 54m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Hastings 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Hastings to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Hastings station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Gildredge Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.
Hastings to Bournemouth bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Pier station.
Hastings to Bournemouth bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Bournemouth Station.
Book your Hastings to Bournemouth bus tickets online with Stagecoach South East, Brighton & Hove and 2 other operators.
The distance between Hastings and Bournemouth is 173 km. The road distance is 311 km.
You can take a bus from Pier to Bournemouth Station via Gildredge Road, Old Steine, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 7h 4m.