More cities in one trip from Bournemouth
Bournemouth (United Kingdom) is a great base for seeing several cities in one trip: direct low-cost flights arrive from 21 airports, and FlixBus links it directly to 8 cities within about five hours. The most searched are London, Birmingham and Bristol; the quickest to reach is Bristol, about 1 h 45 min away.
Updated on 17 September 2026
- 8 nearby cities by bus
- 21 airports with direct flights
- 1 countries
Nearby cities by bus from Bournemouth
Cities with a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection, most searched first. The time shown is the fastest direct ride we found on a typical day: times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
| City | Distance | Approx. time | Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| London · United Kingdom | 151 km | 1 h 55 min | Bus |
| Birmingham · United Kingdom | 196 km | about 3 h 30 min | Bus or train |
| Bristol · United Kingdom | 96 km | about 1 h 45 min | Bus or train |
| Leicester · United Kingdom | 219 km | about 4 h | Bus or train |
| Cardiff · United Kingdom | 124 km | about 2 h 15 min | Bus or train |
| Cambridge · United Kingdom | 216 km | about 4 h | Bus or train |
| Northampton · United Kingdom | 178 km | about 3 h 15 min | Bus or train |
| Swansea · United Kingdom | 175 km | about 3 h 15 min | Bus or train |
“About”: there was no direct ride on the day we checked, so the time is estimated from the distance.
Direct low-cost flights to Bournemouth
Airports with direct flights to Bournemouth, by country. Some routes are seasonal only.
France 3
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Croatia 1
Italy 1
Malta 1
Portugal 1
United Kingdom 1
FAQ
Which cities can you reach by bus from Bournemouth?
With a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection: London, Birmingham, Bristol, Leicester, Cardiff, Cambridge, Northampton and Swansea. Times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How long is the bus from Bournemouth to London?
About 1 h 55 min on the fastest direct ride we found, over 151 km. Check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
Which airports have direct low-cost flights to Bournemouth?
From 21 airports in 9 countries, including Malaga, Alicante and Palma. With a FlyDown watch you get an alert when a flight to Bournemouth is cheap.