What is the travel distance from Heathrow to Bournemouth?

It's about 130 km (81 miles) from Heathrow to Bournemouth.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Heathrow to Bournemouth?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at London Heathrow Airport, in Heathrow, and end it at Coach Station, in Bournemouth.

Bus Heathrow to Bournemouth from $16 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Heathrow to Bournemouth on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:55am	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	2h 35m	2:30pm	Bournemouth	Cheapest
Bus	7:35am	Heathrow Airport (LHR) T5	1h 45m	9:20am	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	7:20am	Heathrow T2 & T3	2h	9:20am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	1:55pm	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	2h 5m	4:00pm	Bournemouth	No tags
Bus	7:20am	Heathrow T2 & T3	2h	9:20am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Heathrow to Bournemouth on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:55am	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	2h 35m	2:30pm	Bournemouth	Cheapest
Bus	1:25am	Heathrow Airport (LHR) T5	1h 40m	3:05am	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	1:10am	Heathrow T2 & T3	1h 55m	3:05am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	1:55pm	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	2h 5m	4:00pm	Bournemouth	No tags
Bus	1:10am	Heathrow T2 & T3	1h 55m	3:05am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Heathrow to Bournemouth on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:55pm	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	2h 5m	4:00pm	Bournemouth	Cheapest
Bus	1:25am	Heathrow Airport (LHR) T5	1h 40m	3:05am	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	1:10am	Heathrow T2 & T3	1h 55m	3:05am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	11:55am	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	2h 35m	2:30pm	Bournemouth	No tags
Bus	1:10am	Heathrow T2 & T3	1h 55m	3:05am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Heathrow to Bournemouth on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:55pm	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	2h 5m	4:00pm	Bournemouth	Cheapest
Bus	1:25am	Heathrow Airport (LHR) T5	1h 40m	3:05am	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	1:10am	Heathrow T2 & T3	1h 55m	3:05am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	11:55am	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	2h 35m	2:30pm	Bournemouth	No tags
Bus	1:10am	Heathrow T2 & T3	1h 55m	3:05am	Coach Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:22 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Heathrow to Bournemouth

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Bournemouth. The journey takes about 1 hour 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 30mAverage Duration

130 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$21 - $93	Average Duration2h 5m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$80 - $228	Average Duration2h 49m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$18 - $23	Average Duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,711 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Passengers consistently praise the bus service for its punctuality, cleanliness, and friendly drivers. Many reviews highlight comfortable journeys with attentive staff who ensure a smooth travel experience. Although there were minor issues such as confusion at Heathrow Airport and occasional discomfort due to seating arrangements or warmth inside the bus, these did not overshadow the overall positive experiences reported by travelers.

National Express Heathrow Bournemouth recent customer reviews

My coach never arrived and I was very fortunate to get on an earlier scheduled one which was running two hours late. No communication and helpline was unresponsive. I ended up two hours late! Never again!

Paul C.

August 31, 2024

Nice, helpful driver. Bus left on time. Smooth journey. Comfortable seating. Temperature of coach was fine. Arrived on time.

Barbara S.

July 21, 2024

I've never travelled by National Express before. I asked the bus and coach team 3 times which stand my bus to Bournemouth would be going from. Not once did they tell me it would say Poole on the bus, so I missed the bus. I had to pay £42 for another ticket and wait 2 hours for the next bus which actually said Bournemouth on it.

Bess M.

May 9, 2024

FlixBus

3.5/511,316 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11316 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $21

Flixbus Heathrow Bournemouth recent customer reviews

The bus journey was very smooth and on time. The only problem was in Heathrow bus station when the board still said wait in lounge while the bus was departing.

Graeme W.

June 3, 2025

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Where are the popular stops in Heathrow and Bournemouth?

Stops in Heathrow

A - London Heathrow Airport

B - Travelodge Hotel, Heathrow Central

C - Premier Inn, Heathrow M4 J4

D - Comfort Hotel

E - EasyHotel

F - Novotel Hotel

Stops in Bournemouth

A - Coach Station

B - Richmond Hill, 3

C - Travel Interchange

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Heathrow to Bournemouth by bus

What is the travel distance from Heathrow to Bournemouth?
It's about 130 km (81 miles) from Heathrow to Bournemouth.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Heathrow to Bournemouth?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at London Heathrow Airport, in Heathrow, and end it at Coach Station, in Bournemouth.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-13

$38

11-14

$38

Today

$38

11-16

$20

11-17

$16

11-18

$16

11-19

$16

11-20

$16

The cheapest trip from Heathrow to Bournemouth was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $16

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Heathrow to Bournemouth, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $16 to $89 for a bus ticket from Heathrow to Bournemouth based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $16 which is on 2025-11-18.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.