There will be Run Bournemouth Event Buses operating between Westover Road, in front of Bournemouth Pavilion (near the finish area) and Hengistbury Head (at the start area).
These services are the fastest way to travel and we strongly suggest you opt to travel this way.
Please note:
- Tickets can be purchased from the shop.
- Bus tickets are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged.
- Each person requires their own bus ticket.
Buses stop at:

Tickets
2025 Half Marathon - Pre-Event Bus Ticket (To Start)
This is a one-way ticket to Hengitsbury Head (Start Area).
The bus will collect from the following locations:
Westover Road (Finish Area)
Cotlands Road Car Park BH1 3BG (St Swithun's Road)
Sovereign Centre Car Park BH1 4SX
The Half Marathon event buses to the Start Area will operate at 09:00 and 10:00.
Please ensure you are at the bus stop 10 minutes before your planned departure time.
2025 Half Marathon - Post-Event Bus Ticket
This is a one-way ticket departing from Westover Road (Finish Area) travelling to Hengistbury Head (Start Area).
The bus stops at the following locations:
Westover Road (Finish Area).
Cotlands Road Car Park BH1 3BG (St Swithun's Road)
Sovereign Centre Car Park BH1 4SX
Hengistbury Head BH6 4EL (Start Area)
Post event buses will depart from Westover Road (Finish Area) between 12 noon and 15:40.
2025 Half Marathon - Spectator Bus Ticket (Multi Journey Ticket)
This is a multi journey SPECTATOR ticket which can be used to travel to Hengistbury Head (Start Area), then to Westover Road (Finish Area), and back to your chosen parking location after the event.
You can travel to Hengistbury Head (Start Area) from Westover Road (Finish Area), Cotlands Road or the Sovereign Centre.
Buses will depart Hengistbury Head at 11:20 and 11:40 promptly after the start of the Half Marathon to take you to the Finish Area. Please ensure to arrive at the bus stop at least 5 minutes before departure.
After the event you can travel back to your chosen parking location from Westover Road (Finish Area).