Travel Advice

There are many different ways to travel to Bournemouth and it is important that you make your own decision based on what is important to you.

However, to guide you in the right direction, we are pleased to tell you what most students do and to give you some links to useful websites.

Flying to England

Most students choose to fly to England and many arrive in London. The three major airports in the city are London Heathrow, London Gatwick, and London Stansted. Be aware that London Stansted can often be cheaper to fly to but is further away from Bournemouth so you may have to pay more for the bus connection.

Many students are not aware that Bournemouth has its own international airport and this is only a short drive from the town centre. If you can fly directly to Bournemouth, it will certainly save you time when you arrive.

Another local airport is Southampton, which is about 30 - 40 minutes away from Bournemouth. Compared with a minimum of 90 minutes from London, this can also be a practical alternative.

Airport Transfer

If you need to travel within the UK, there are two companies that our students most often use. Megabus is certainly a cheap way to travel but they do not currently offer airport transfers.

Most students use National Express and prices can also be very reasonable, especially if you book in advance.

The school is also able to organise a private taxi service if you would like to travel in style. However, the cost of a one-way transfer from London is £100.00 on average so it is quite expensive. Having said that, you do get a door-to-door service.

Local Buses

There are two bus companies that operate in and around Bournemouth and both companies offer weekly or monthly tickets that can save you some money.

We suggest you take a look at their websites to download up-to-date timetables.