Bournemouth Airport bus to town: 737 times, taxis and transfers
The 737 is the only bus from Bournemouth Airport to town: weekdays only, 3 departures at 13:35, 16:20 and 18:00, none at weekends. Taxi and transfer options too.
Facts checked against official sources on 11 October 2026. How we research
Every way from the airport into Bournemouth
The airport has no railway station, no coach service and, at present, no car hire (Bournemouth Airport transport page). That leaves two weekday bus routes, taxis and bikes.
| Option | When | To town | Booking or cost | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| morebus 737 bus | Mon to Fri only, 3 departures from the airport, 2 arrivals | Station in 39 to 46 min, the Triangle in 50 to 57 min | Fare not published on the route page; check the morebus app | 737 timetable |
| morebus YX1 bus | Mon to Fri only, 1 journey each way | Poole bus station in 77 min, not Bournemouth | As above | YX1 timetable |
| PRC Streamline taxi (official airport taxi) | Desks in Arrivals; cars available on demand or pre-booked | About 6 miles to the station or town centre (estimated 11 to 14 min without traffic) | 01202 37 37 37; pre-pay or pay the driver; fare quoted before you travel | Airport transport page |
| PRC Streamline Executive | Pre-booked | As above | 01202 68 45 50 | Airport transport page |
| Beryl bike or e-scooter | Hire from the airport | Not stated | Beryl app | Beryl BCP scheme |
| Train | No rail link | Nearest station is Bournemouth, reached by the 737 | Not applicable | Airport transport page |
| Car hire | None at the airport | Not applicable | Not applicable | Airport transport page |
- When
- Mon to Fri only, 3 departures from the airport, 2 arrivals
- To town
- Station in 39 to 46 min, the Triangle in 50 to 57 min
- Booking or cost
- Fare not published on the route page; check the morebus app
- Source
- 737 timetable
- When
- Mon to Fri only, 1 journey each way
- To town
- Poole bus station in 77 min, not Bournemouth
- Booking or cost
- As above
- Source
- YX1 timetable
- When
- Desks in Arrivals; cars available on demand or pre-booked
- To town
- About 6 miles to the station or town centre (estimated 11 to 14 min without traffic)
- Booking or cost
- 01202 37 37 37; pre-pay or pay the driver; fare quoted before you travel
- Source
- Airport transport page
- When
- Pre-booked
- To town
- As above
- Booking or cost
- 01202 68 45 50
- Source
- Airport transport page
- When
- Hire from the airport
- To town
- Not stated
- Booking or cost
- Beryl app
- Source
- Beryl BCP scheme
- When
- No rail link
- To town
- Nearest station is Bournemouth, reached by the 737
- Booking or cost
- Not applicable
- Source
- Airport transport page
- When
- None at the airport
- To town
- Not applicable
- Booking or cost
- Not applicable
- Source
- Airport transport page
737 bus timetable
The 737 runs from the bus stop outside the terminal building through Parley Cross, Northbourne, Moordown and Winton to Bournemouth station and the Triangle. These are the times on morebus's current timetable, which dates from 18 May 2026 (morebus 737 timetable PDF).
| Stop | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth Airport | 13:35 | 16:20 | 18:00 |
| Parley Cross, Crossroads | 13:52 | 16:43 | 18:17 |
| Moordown, Westover Retail Park | 14:00 | 16:51 | 18:25 |
| Winton Banks, Stop E | 14:08 | 17:00 | 18:34 |
| Bournemouth Station, Stand 5 | 14:14 | 17:06 | 18:40 |
| Bournemouth, the Triangle | 14:25 | 17:17 | 18:51 |
- 1st
- 13:35
- 2nd
- 16:20
- 3rd
- 18:00
- 1st
- 13:52
- 2nd
- 16:43
- 3rd
- 18:17
- 1st
- 14:00
- 2nd
- 16:51
- 3rd
- 18:25
- 1st
- 14:08
- 2nd
- 17:00
- 3rd
- 18:34
- 1st
- 14:14
- 2nd
- 17:06
- 3rd
- 18:40
- 1st
- 14:25
- 2nd
- 17:17
- 3rd
- 18:51
| Stop | 1st | 2nd |
|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth, the Triangle, Stop C | 05:48 | 06:34 |
| Bournemouth Station, Stand 2 | 05:56 | 06:42 |
| Winton Banks, Stop B | 06:02 | 06:49 |
| Moordown, Westover Retail Park | 06:09 | 06:56 |
| Parley Cross, Crossroads | 06:15 | 07:03 |
| Bournemouth Airport | 06:31 | 07:21 |
- 1st
- 05:48
- 2nd
- 06:34
- 1st
- 05:56
- 2nd
- 06:42
- 1st
- 06:02
- 2nd
- 06:49
- 1st
- 06:09
- 2nd
- 06:56
- 1st
- 06:15
- 2nd
- 07:03
- 1st
- 06:31
- 2nd
- 07:21
Buses run towards the airport only before 07:30 and away from it only in the afternoon and early evening. For an arriving passenger, the 737 works only on a weekday landing early enough to clear Arrivals before 13:35, 16:20 or 18:00.
How do I get from Bournemouth station to the airport?
On a weekday morning, the 737 leaves Bournemouth station from Stand 2 at 05:56 and 06:42, reaching the airport at 06:31 and 07:21. At any other time, and all weekend, the choice is a taxi from the station or a lift. The airport is about 5.8 miles from the station by road, an estimated 11 minutes without traffic (routed on OpenStreetMap, so allow longer at busy times).
A taxi or a lift into the terminal goes through the Express Drop-off area in Car Park 1, which costs £8 for up to 30 minutes, as cars cannot stop outside the terminal. The airport drop-off page explains how it works.
Taxis and private transfers
PRC Streamline is the airport's official taxi and private hire firm. It has desks in the Arrivals building, takes bookings by phone, online or through its app, and lets you pre-pay or pay the driver. It says you know your fare before you travel, and it has saloons and 6, 7 and 8 seat vehicles for families or groups with luggage.
No fare from the airport to Bournemouth town is published by the airport or by PRC, so this page gives none. Ask for a quote when you book. Road distances, estimated on OpenStreetMap routing without traffic, are about 5.8 miles to the station and 6.7 miles to the Square, around 11 and 14 minutes.
If you are staying near the airport rather than in town, the airport hotels page lists the nearest hotels and their drive times.
Driving instead
For a driver, the airport is signposted off the A338: the airport's directions say to take the B3073 exit, about five miles along the A338 from the Ringwood end, and follow the signs. Parking for the length of a trip starts at about £68 for a pre-booked short break and £102 for a week in the examples on the airport parking page. Once you're in town, Bournemouth town centre parking covers where to leave the car.
Which airlines fly from Bournemouth?
Ryanair, Jet2 and TUI run the scheduled and holiday flights, and easyJet flies to Geneva in the ski season. The airport's own destination guide, issue 16 dated 30 September 2026, lists 48 destinations in 19 countries, including year-round flights to Edinburgh, Malaga, Alicante, Tenerife, Lanzarote, Gran Canaria, Malta, Krakow and Wroclaw, plus seasonal routes and charters to Lapland and the Caribbean (Bournemouth Airport destinations guide). Days and seasons vary by airline, so check the operator's own schedule.
Frequently asked questions
Does the bus run to Bournemouth Airport at weekends?
No. Both the 737 and the YX1 run Monday to Friday only, and not on public holidays. At weekends the airport has no bus service at all.
How long is the bus from Bournemouth Airport to Bournemouth station?
Between 39 and 46 minutes: the 13:35 reaches the station at 14:14, the 16:20 at 17:06 and the 18:00 at 18:40. The Triangle, in the town centre, is 50 to 57 minutes from the airport.
Is there a bus from Bournemouth Airport to Poole?
Yes, the YX1, once each way on weekdays. It leaves the airport at 16:18 and reaches Poole bus station at 17:35, via Parley Cross, Kinson, Canford Heath, Broadstone and Hamworthy. Towards the airport, it leaves Poole bus station at 06:36 and arrives at 07:39.