GettingAbout.info (Opens in a new window)
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
MERRY TEXT-MAS - Real Time Bus Information Direct to your Mobile!
Stop Press: Due to popular demand, now extended until the end of January 2010
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 usually costs 25 pence per text message plus your standard network charge, but thanks to Traveline, the 25 pence fee will not be charged for enquiries about bus stops in Poole, Bournemouth and Dorset throughout December.
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.
Bournemouth Council Supported Bus Routes
Changes to Council Supported bus routes from Monday 18 September 2009.
Routes 37 & 38 operated by Transdev Yellow Buses
- Bournemouth, Deans Park, Charminster, Winton, Genferness Avenue, Braksome Wood Road circular & Surrey Road. These routes are merged and re-numbered 36. This route will serve Bournemouth University & Talbot View in Poole. There are some minor timetable changes.
Route 2 operated by Shamrock Buses
- Kinson, Rehill, Winton, Bournemouth Station, Bournemouth Triangle. Route number changed to 22. Route now includes Slades Farm Area. Additional journey produced some timetable changes (see below).
New service starting September 2009
X5 / X55 Bournemouth - Ringwood - Southampton
Operated by Dorset Sprinter full details available on their website.
The updated School Bus Routes for September 2009 are available for download here (opens in new window).
Bournemouth Council funds or part funds a number of bus routes. These services are not commercially viable and are only able to operate with our support.
- Route 22 - Kinson, Keeble, Redhill, Slades Farm,, Winton to Bournemouth Square.
- Route 31 - Boscombe Bus Station, Southbourne, Broadway Loop to Christchurch.
(From Monday 26 October there will be a small change to the route which will now serve a new Doctors Surgery in Shelley Park/Manor off Beechwood Avenue).
- Route 36 - Bournemouth Triangle, Talbot Woods, Bournemouth University, Winton, Charminster, Dean Park, Bournemouth Triangle, Bourne Vally, Surrey Road..
- Route 39 - Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Littledown, Boscombe to Bournemouth Square.
- Route 41 - Throop, Castlepoint, Queens Park, Boscombe to Boscombe Pier.
Council funding also allows some routes to operate on evenings, Sundays and Public Holidays.
- Route 2b - Kinson, Castlepoint, Bournemouth Hospital, Boscombe, Bournemouth.
- Route 24 - Alum Chine, Westcliff, Bournemouth Square to Bournemouth Rail and Coach Station.
Bournemouth is served by the following local operators: (See also Area Bus Map below).
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
Wilts & Dorset, Tel. 01202 673555
Wilts & Dorset connects Bournemouth to surrounding areas such as Lymington, Poole, Salisbury and Wimborne.
Follow the links for their route map, local interactive map and timetables, and going westwards.
Shaftesbury and District
Shaftesbury and District, Tel. 01747 854359
Operates to Shaftesbury.
First Group
First Group, Tel. 01935 476233
Operates: X53 Coast link Service: Jurassic Coast Bus linking Poole with Weymouth, Abbotsbury, Bridport/West Bay, Lyme Regis and Exeter. This service - supported by Dorset and Devon County Council's links Poole with the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site of West Dorset and East Devon.
The X53 services can be easily reached via the frequent bus services between Bournemouth and Poole. Connections can be made at Poole Bus Station for the Jurassic Coast Service.
Shamrock Buses
Shamrock Buses, Tel. 01202 621581
Shamrock Buses operate school and some network services in the Bournemouth area.
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 Shuttleweb page.
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 .
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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