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Local Bus Services

As part of the Travel Plan, Bournemouth University has arranged for the establishment of dedicated bus routes to serve both Campuses.

Special University Services

As part of the local transport network, Wilts & Dorset Buses operates a student-oriented service. This service provides transport between our two campuses and extends to areas populated by students in Poole, Bournemouth and Boscombe.

View the bus service for BU website External Link.

Termtime:

Services run every 15 minutes during term-time and timetables are available from all main reception desks. Full details of the term-time service can also be found on bus service for BU External Link. Click on the coloured route you are travelling on. Then click on the mini bus stop icon at the stop you will travel from, and the times of buses from there will be shown. Alternatively,

View The bus service for BU Term-Time Timetable - January 2010 (PDF 448kb)

Vacation Times:
A shuttle bus is normally in operation during University vacation times and includes stops at Boscombe bus station, The Lansdowne, Cranborne House and the Talbot Campus.

Fares

Payment of fares can be made with a valid 10-trip ticket (currently costing £6.00), which can be purchased from vending machines in reception areas throughout the University.

If you don't have a 10-Trip card you can pay £1.80 on the Bus.
Staff & students can also show their ID to get reduced travel on selected Wilts & Dorset bus routes.

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Other Services

The area is also well served by local bus operators. For further information, contact Wilts & Dorset Bus Company on +44 (0)1202 673555 or visit www.wdbus.co.ukExternal Link. Yellow Buses can be contacted on +44 (0)1202 636000 or visit www.yellowbuses.co.ukExternal Link

Printed timetables for both local bus services are available from local newsagents.

 

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