RoutavioPopular routesStanstedStansted to Bournemouth
StanstedBournemouth196 km

How to get from Stansted to Bournemouth

  • 196 km as the crow flies

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Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.

Start with the whole journey.

We compared the ways to travel from Stansted to Bournemouth: bus. The two cities are about 196 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.

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196 km

Stansted to Bournemouth: cheapest or fastest?

Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.

€285h 11m · 2 transfers · bus
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  1. 1
    Stansted → London Heathrowbus
    Regional connection·2h 01m
  2. 2
    London Heathrow → London Heathrow Airport T5 -bus
    Local bus·45m
  3. 3
    London Heathrow Airport T5 - → Bournemouthbus
    FlixBus·1h 45m

The best balance of price and time we found on this route.

Departure and arrival

StanstedDeparture
Bournemouth
BournemouthArrival

Ticket prices on this route

What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.

  • Bus· 4h 30m€24Book
  • Train· 3h 34m€24Book

Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 10

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Operators seen on these journeys

Regional connectionStansted-London HeathrowBook →Local busLondon Heathrow-London Heathrow Airport T5 -Book →FlixBusLondon Heathrow Airport T5 --BournemouthBook →

On this route you travel with Regional connection, Local bus, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.

How the trip from Stansted to Bournemouth works

Start with a Regional connection bus from Stansted to London, about 2h 1m. Transfer in London and continue by Local bus bus on to London Heathrow Airport T5 - (45 min). Transfer in London Heathrow Airport T5 - and continue by FlixBus bus on to Bournemouth (1h 45m). In total it's roughly €28 over 5h 11m, 2 transfers.

Stansted to Bournemouth: common questions

Is there a bus from Stansted to Bournemouth?

Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.

How far is Bournemouth from Stansted?

About 196 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.

Which operators run Stansted to Bournemouth?

On this route you travel with Regional connection, Local bus, FlixBus.

What is the cheapest way to get from Stansted to Bournemouth?

Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.

Can I book directly?

Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.

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Sources and method

Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.

Operators: Regional connection, Local bus, FlixBus

Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026