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If you want to find out about anything transport related in Bournemouth, Poole or the surrounding area, the Getting About website is probably the best place to start.
If you are a walker, cyclist, public transport user or car driver; you will find comprehensive information on how to get about the local area along with hundreds of links to all things related to local transport.
For local public transport journey planning & information please view or call:
Transport Direct Journey Planner
Traveline South West Tel. 0871 200 2233
Bournemouth Council Supported Bus Services.
The council supports a number of bus routes through financial contributions and routes operated for us through tenders. Without this support these routes would not exist as they are unable to be provided on a commercial basis by bus operators.
The routes the council funds are -
- 2b - Sunday and evening services - Kinson, West Howe, Ensbury Park, Castle Lane, Castlepoint, Townsend, Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Iford, Pokesdown, Boscombe, Springbourne to Bournemouth. Operated by Transdev Yellow Buses. Click here for route map.
- 22 - Monday to Fridays. Bearwood, Kinson, Keeble, Redhill, Slades Farm, Winton, Bournemouth Station, Bournemouth Centre and Triangle. Operated by Shamrock Buses. Click here for route map.
- 24 Sundays and Evenings - Alum Cine, Westbourne, West Cliff, Bournemouth Triangle and centre, Lansdowne and Bournemouth Station. Bournemouth council also contribute to part of the daytime - Monday to Saturdays daytime section of route through operated by Transdev Yellow Buses. Click here for route map.
- 31 Mondays to Saturdays - Christchurch, Tuckton, Southbourne ‘Broadway Loop’, Southbourne Fishermans Walk, Shelley Manor, Boscombe. Operated by Shamrock Buses. Click here for route map.
- 36 Mondays to Saturdays - Surrey Road, Bournemouth Centre, Talbot Woods, Dean Park, Winton, Bournemouth University - Talbot Campus, Wallisdown, Turbary Park Avenue, West Howe, Kinson. Click here for route map.
- 39 Mondays to Saturdays - Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Littledown, Boscombe, Eastcliff, Bournemouth centre. Click here for route map.
- 41 Mondays to Fridays - Throop, Castlepoint, Queens Park, Springbourne, Southcote Road, Boscombe, Boscombe Pier. Click here for route map.
- More M1 and M2 night buses - Bournemouth Council contributes to the night bus services on Friday and Saturday nights.
The Council also find a number of Schools Bus Services - details available here.
We welcome comment or feedback about any of these bus services the council supports - send email. The council tries to provide supported bus services to benefit as many residents as possible who are not able to served by commercially provided bus routes. The budget we have available is limited and we have to consider requests for new supported routes very carefully. From time to time - following say re-tendering these routes can change. This will be notified in advance of the date of change on this website. Changes may affect individuals’ journey patterns - however we try to keep bus services running for areas affected allowing access to essential facilities and ability to change buses to access the rest of the network.
Bournemouth is served by the following local operators: (See also Area Bus Map below).
For timetable enquiries please call Traveline 0871 200 2233.
(Calls cost 10p per minute from a BT line plus connection charges, other networks and mobiles may vary).
Transdev Yellow Buses
Yellow Buses, Tel. 01202 636000
Yellow Buses operates services in the Bournemouth area.
By following the links you can view the interactive bus map and timetables.
Wilts & Dorset - Go South Coast
Wilts & Dorset, Tel. 01983 257005
Operate in Bournemouth and connect to surrounding area (Lymington, Salisbury, Wimborne, Swanage).
Follow the links for their route map, local interactive map and timetables.
Shoreline Travel
Shoreline Travel, Tel. 01202 391285
Operate school contract 54 to Bournemouth Schools and Connect 10 (Wimborne, Merley, Upton to Castlepoint).
Shaftesbury and District
Shaftesbury and District, Tel. 01747 854359
Operates bus services from Shaftesbury and Gillingham to Bournemouth.
Shamrock Buses
Shamrock Buses, Tel. 01202 621581
Shamrock Buses operate school and some network services in the Bournemouth area. They operate services 22, 31 and 41 under contract to Bournemouth Council.
Verwood Bus
Verwood Bus, Tel. 01202 825230
V1 routes - Tuesday's and Friday's - West Moors, Ferndown, Parley to Bournemouth & Poole.
Damory Coaches
Damory Coaches , Tel. 01258 452545
Bus services from Blandford area to Bournemouth. (Part of Go Ahead group - for website see Wilts & Dorset)
City Sightseeing Bournemouth
City Sightseeing Bournemouth, Tel. 01202 557007
Open top summer sightseeing service .
Jurassic Coast X53 Bus
Operates from Poole to the Jurassic Coast.
Airport Bus Service
Offering a regular service between Bournemouth Centre, the Travel Interchange and Bournemouth International Airport. Details can be viewed on the Bournemouth Airport Shuttle web page.
Text4Times
Bournemouth's excellent network of modern and convenient bus services are a great way of getting around town, but waiting around at bus stops can be chilly business in winter.
The Text 4 Times service allows you to check latest bus times and whether your bus is running on time from the comfort of your own home, office, school or even the pub, via your mobile phone.
The system uses satellite technology to track your bus. Each bus stop has a sign with a unique seven-digit code e.g. pleawma. By texting this code to 84268, users receive a message with the times of the next three buses from that stop, meaning you can arrive at the stop just as your bus does.
Its like having a Real Time Information display in your pocket! The information on the text is also given out in the same format as the electronic displays e.g. 1b in 5min. If the time in minutes is not available, you'll receive the latest timetable information instead e.g. 32 @ 11:01.
The service costs 25 pence per text message plus your standard network charge.
Don't forget you can also check your local bus stop codes on www.travelinesw.com by inputting place name, postcode or address or by using the bus stop locator on GettingAbout.info. Save your codes in your mobile so you can check exactly how the buses are running wherever you are.
So get texting and give it a go. Save time and money this Christmas with Text 4 Times and hop on a bus for a cheap, easy and convenient way of getting about.
The area bus map gives full details of all services in Bournemouth and the surrounding area.
A paper copy can be requested by emailing your name & postal address to Richard Barnes stating "Bus Map" in the main subject area.
Bournemouth currently has around 250 licence Taxis (usually painted yellow) and 350 licence private hire vehicles available 24 hours a day.
Taxi ranks are situated across Bournemouth Town Centre and at the Travel Interchange, outside the railway station and airport.
View Bournemouth's current Hackney Carriage Minimum Fares & Charges.
The Telephone Directory, Yellow Pages or Directory Enquiries will provide licensed Taxi contact numbers.
For your safety, please ensure you only use licence Taxis or private hire vehicles.
Please follow the links for Land Trains and Cliff Lifts information.
Stopping services link the local stations of Hamworthy, Poole, Parkstone, Branksome, Bournemouth , Pokesdown, Christchurch, Hinton Admiral and New Milton within the conurbation.
View the Bournemouth Railway Station "Live" Departure Board Bournemouth Railway Station "Live" Departure Board .
Train operators: South West Trains & Cross Country
The Dorset Belles operate regular scheduled services linking Bournemouth Pier, Swanage, Poole Quay, Brownsea Island & the Isle of Wight.
For full details of all services and charters contact:
The Boat Booking Office, Pier Approach, Bournemouth BH2 5AA
Tel: (01202) 558550
Fax: (01202) 294419
Email: Dorset Belles
The Bus & Coach Station, adjoining the main Railway Station , is home to Bournemouth Travel Interchange . Staffed seven days a week (check with office for opening times), the office provides a comprehensive Information Service, a full range of local bus tickets for purchase and an Accommodation Booking service. There is also an external information display showing up-to-date information on local bus services.
Telephone the Travel Interchange on (01202) 317581
Or email:travel.interchange@bournemouth.gov.uk
Bournemouth Community Transport operates a number of schemes within the Borough of Bournemouth to provide assistance to people with mobility problems.
The following schemes are currently available:
Bournemouth Accessible Transport (BAT BUS)
This is a shopping service and is available to those who live in Bournemouth Borough (postcode areas BH1 - BH11 inclusive) and who are unable to undertake their shopping by means of public transport. The mini buses, which are fully accessible, operate on weekday mornings and travel to Castlepoint Shopping Centre on Castle Lane West and the Sovereign Centre in Boscombe. Clients are picked up from their homes and are given approximately 2 hours at the shopping centres before being returned back to their homes.
Annual membership fee: £6
Return shopping trips: £4
For further information telephone 01202 399700
This service is available for those who live in Bournemouth Borough (postcode areas BH1 to BH11 inclusive) and who wish to attend an outpatient appointment or visit friends and relatives in Royal Bournemouth or Christchurch hospitals and are unable to undertake the journey by means of public transport. The fully accessible mini bus operates weekday afternoons and clients are collected from and returned to their homes.
No annual membership fee: return bus trip £4
For further information telephone 01202 399700
The Shopmobility unit is located on the ground floor of the Sovereign Centre, Boscombe and provides assistance to those with mobility problems to assist with shopping, it is also possible to access other amenities and areas e.g. the cliff top and seafront. Wheelchairs (powered or manual) and powered aare available for hire.
Annual membership fee: £18 + 50p daily usage fee
Visitor's fee: £3 manual wheelchair or £4 for powered scooter or wheelchair long loans for up to 4 weeks available on request
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday) 10.00am to 4.00pm
For further information telephone 01202 399700
Castlepoint Shopmobility
The Shopmobility unit is located on the ground floor of the car park at Castlepoint Shopping Centre, Castle Lane, Bournemouth, and provides assistance to those with mobility problems to help with shopping. Wheelchairs (powered or manual) and powered scooters are available for hire.
Visitor's fee: £3 for scooter or wheelchair hire
Annual membership fee: £5 with a reduced daily usage fee of £2
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm
For further information telephone 01202 598295
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