Bournemouth University

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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.

Vacation Times:

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

View the full BU Bus Timetable (PDF 1.6mb).

Fares

Unilinx 10 trip Ticket £8.00

This ticket entitles you to 10 one-way journeys and is valid on the bus services listed below. Student/Staff ID will be required when using the ticket on either the Wilts & Dorset or the More bus services.

  • BU Buses U1, U2, U3, U4
  • More Buses m1, m2 (except night buses)
  • Wilts & Dorset Buses 15

Tickets can be purchased, prior to travel, from the following locations:

  • Student Union Shop at Bournemouth House
  • Student Union Shop at Poole House
  • Bus ticket machines located at;
  • Studland House
  • Cranborne House
  • Corfe House

Weekly Ticket £8.00

This ticket entitles you to unlimited travel for 7 days and is valid on the same buses as the 10 trip ticket. Tickets can only be purchased on the bus.


One Way Fares £1.20

One-way tickets can be purchased on the bus.


Discounted Fares

Staff and students can also show their ID to get childs fare on selected Wilts & Dorset bus routes after 9am Monday to Friday and anytime during weekends (excludes night buses).

National Express

Other Services

Details of other bus routes can be found on the Wilts & Dorset and Yellow Buses websites.