Dorset Trip Overview
Visit the beautiful coastal resort town of Bournemouth and neighbouring Poole. Located on the south coast of England the area is known to have a unique microclimate ideal for exploring on board an open top bus.
Your 24 or 48 hour hop-on, hop-off bus ticket will ensure you get to explore the area with comfort and ease. Sit back and let your driver do the hard work as you are taken on a journey around the must-see sights of Bournemouth, Poole and the famous peninsular Sandbanks whilst entertained by the onboard commentary.
Hop off at any one of the 24 stops on route to take a closer look. Check out Poole harbour, the largest natural harbour in Europe, with rich maritime history, award winning beaches and lush green gardens it is a town you’ll love to discover.
Additional Info
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Starts: Dorset, United Kingdom
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Dorset, England, United Kingdom
Visit the beautiful coastal resort town of Bournemouth and neighbouring Poole. Located on the south coast of England the area is known to have a unique microclimate ideal for exploring on board an open top bus.
Your 24 or 48 hour hop-on, hop-off bus ticket will ensure you get to explore the area with comfort and ease. Sit back and let your driver do the hard work as you are taken on a journey around the must-see sights of Bournemouth, Poole and the famous peninsular Sandbanks whilst entertained by the onboard commentary.
Hop off at any one of the 24 stops on route to take a closer look. Check out Poole harbour, the largest natural harbour in Europe, with rich maritime history, award winning beaches and lush green gardens it is a town you’ll love to discover.
Itinerary
Bournemouth Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Open Top Bus Tour
Route Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Bournemouth Pier (Stand DD) – Stop 2: Bournemouth Square, Gervis Place, bus stop Y. First bus 9:48, last bus off peak 16:48, last bus peak 17:18
- The Square – Stop 3: West Cliff, Savoy Hotel. First bus 9:51, last bus off peak 16:51, last bus peak 17:21
- Savoy Hotel – Stop 5: Branksome Chine. First bus 10:00, last bus off peak 17:00, last bus peak 17:30
- Seamoor Road – Stop 7: Sandbanks Beach, Shore Road. First bus 10:07, last bus off peak 17:07, last bus peak 17:37
- Branksome Chine – Stop 9: Sandbanks, Ferry Approach. First bus 10:13, last bus off peak 17:13, last bus peak 17:43
- Canford Cliffs – Stop 11: Sandbanks Beach, Shore Road. First bus 10:17, last bus off peak 17:17, last bus peak 17:47
- Sandbanks Road – Stop 13: Whitecliff Recreation Ground. First bus 10:21, last bus off peak 17:21, last bus peak 17:51
- Sandbanks Road – Stop 15: Poole Quay, Thistle Hotel. Arrive. First bus 10:35, last bus off peak 17:35, last bus peak 18.05
- Ferry Approach – Stop 17: Poole Railway Station. First bus 10:45, last bus off peak 17:45, last bus peak 18.15
- Pavilion – Stop 18: Poole Park, Park Gates. First bus 10:50, last bus off peak 17:50, last bus peak 18.20
- BH13 – Stop 19: Parkstone Railway Station. First bus 10:53, last bus off peak 17:53, last bus peak 18.23
- Lilliput Square – Stop 20: Penn Hill Corner, opposite Coop. First bus 10:56, last bus off peak 17:56, last bus peak 18.26
- Whitecliff Recreation Ground – Stop 21: Westbourne, opposite The Porterhouse. First bus 10:59, last bus off peak 17:59, last bus peak 18.29
- Park Gates – Stop 22: Poole Hill, The Triangle. First bus 11:02 last bus off peak 18:02, last bus peak 18:32
- Thistle Poole Hotel – Stop 23: Bournemouth Square, Gervis Place, bus stop O. First bus 11:05 last bus off peak 18:05, last bus peak 18:35
- Thistle Poole Hotel – Stop 24: Bath Road, Royal Bath Hotel. First bus 11:08 last bus off peak 18:08, last bus peak 18:38
- Poole Railway Station – Stop 51: Bournemouth Station, stand 2. First bus 09:15 last bus off peak 10:15, last bus peak 10:45
- Park Gates – Stop 52: Christchurch Road, St Swithun’s Roundabout. First bus 09:18 last bus off peak 10:18, last bus peak 10:48
- Parkstone Railway Station – Stop 53: Derby Road, Travelodge. First bus 09:20 last bus off peak 10:20, last bus peak 10:50
- Penn Hill Corner – Stop 54: Derby Road, Bay Majestic Hotel. First bus 09:22 last bus off peak 10:22 last bus peak 10:52
- The Porterhouse – Stop 55: East Overcliffe Drive, Ocean View. First bus 09:28 last bus off peak 10:28, last bus peak 10:58
- The Triangle – Stop 56: East Overcliffe Drive, Cumberland Hote. First bus 09:30 last bus off peak 10:30, last bus peak 11:00
- Bournemouth Square – Stop 57: East Overcliffe Drive, East Cliff Lift
- Royal Bath Hotel – Stop 58: Russel Cotes Road, Marsham Court Hotel. First bus 09:32 last bus off peak 10:32, last bus peak 11:02
- Bournemouth Station (Stand 2) – Stop 51: Bournemouth Station, stand 2
- Christchurch Road – Stop 52: Christchurch Road, St Swithun’s Roundabout
- Derby Road – Stop 53: Derby Road, Travelodge
- Bay Majestic Hotel – Stop 54: Derby Road, Bay Majestic Hotel
- East Overcliff Drive – Stop 55: East Overcliffe Drive, Ocean View
- The Cumberland Hotel Bournemouth – Stop 56: East Overcliffe Drive, Cumberland Hote
- East Cliff Lift – Stop 57: East Overcliffe Drive, East Cliff Lift
- Marsham Court Hotel – Stop 58: Russel Cotes Road, Marsham Court Hotel
Bournemouth / Bournemouth Beach / Bournemouth Pier / Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre / Oceanarium / Alum Chine Beach / Poole / Poole Park
Operates: Buses operate every 60 mins and 30 mins at busy times. First bus departs Bournemouth Station, stand 2 at 09:15am.
Times may vary subject to traffic conditions.
