Tours/Bournemouth/Lulworth Cove & Durdle Door Mini-Coach Tour from Bournemouth
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Lulworth Cove & Durdle Door Mini-Coach Tour from Bournemouth

4.9(482)Bournemouth1 hour
VIATOR4.9(100)TRIPADVISOR4.9(382)

Description

Half Day Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door Mini-coach tour from Bournemouth: Discover some of the most scenic coastline in southern England on a coach trip from Bournemouth. Travel to the famous Jurassic Coast, via Poole Harbour and Sandbanks, to experience the nation's first natural UNESCO World Heritage Site.  Visit both Lulworth Cove and the natural limestone arch of Durdle Door for 3 hours at your own pace but with plenty of information and maps to help you along the way. Have a cream tea or fish and chips in one of the many tearooms, cafes or pubs in the village of West Lulworth. The departure point in Bournemouth has great connections with trains and coaches making this a great day trip from London and the South East.  Not just for the summer! This trip runs all year and provides an amazing day out, even in the depths of winter, just be sure to wrap up warm and look forward to a hot drink in one of the cosy pubs or cafes once you have blown the cobwebs out.

Tour Options

Minibus tour

Itinerary

Pass by

Bournemouth Pier is in the town centre with a beautiful view of the sea and the gardens

Pass by

Drive on a lovely scenic route through Bournemouth town centre, West Cliff, Sandbanks and Poole Quay.

180 min

On arrival the driver will show you the return pick up point first, in Lulworth Cove Car park for a moment then you will be dropped off at Durdle Door.   Explore Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove in 3 hours of free time. The walk down to the Durdle Door Beach is challenging but rewarding. It will take you about 25-30 minutes to walk from Durdle Door to Lulworth Cove over the top. Lulworth Cove has a number of pubs, cafes and tea rooms where there is plenty of time to relax and refresh.. Don't forget to check out the cove itself and the Lulworth Crumple rock formation in Stair Hole.

Pass by

We expect to arrive back in Bournemouth at approximately 5:00pm. If you need to catch a train, coach, or other connection, please let the driver know during the day so they are aware. Please allow plenty of extra time for potential delays to ensure you do not miss your connection.

Highlights

Local guide
Professional guide
Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
Driver/guide
Round-trip shared transfer
Live commentary on board

What's included

Included
Local guide
Professional guide
Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
Driver/guide
Round-trip shared transfer
Live commentary on board
Not included
Food and drinks

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum numbers apply. Very rarely but there is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Strollers are welcome, they can be stored in the boot of the vehicle. Please note Durdle Door is not suitable for them as it is quite steep. You can however use the strollers in Lulworth Cove
  • The Durdle Door hike can be challenging for some but we offer alternative to see from up high and Lulworth Cove can be enjoyed by all.
  • Travelling with children: You can bring a booster or a car seat which you will have to fit yourself. All children have to have their own seats.

Reviews(482)

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ziemelmeita
August 7, 2026
Very good

Very nice experience. Definitely recommend it!

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W2640CFdianab
July 29, 2026
Amazing durdle by

Mark is an excellent diver n tour guide,well recommended

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BEATRIS21
July 29, 2026
Nice trip

Friendly and excellent service

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RadhikaKothari70
July 24, 2026
Great guide and experience

Had a great experience overall, tour guide Paul Knight was very jolly and knowledgeable!

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Traveler795417
July 22, 2026
Incredible Guide Paul (the) Knight is!!!

Just incredible! My wife had the amazing idea to take the mini tour and visit the shires and enjoy the view. Our guide/driver (Paul) was just amazing! Informative, crystal clear and with the proper amount of humour explaining us what, when and why’s during the ride and whenever we stopped by giving us the crucial bits of information to make the ride incredible! A kind legend! Thank you for everything Paul! FYI: Listen to Paul’s advice and the mini tour will be a joyful ride and you will create memorable experiences to remember! :)

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Journey17584195408
July 16, 2026
Great Experience - Best swimming spot we've been to so far.

Excellent experience. Lovely location and fantastic guide! Paul was super friendly, funny and knowledgeable, making the trip absolutely worth our while. 3 hours at lulworth and Durdle Door was just the right amount of time to get some good photos scenic views and a quick swim.

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melaniepB4044PW
July 13, 2026
Fantastic

Great experience driver was really good with local knowledge and helped me .

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Michellyn_Y
July 11, 2026
Paul is the best!

Paul was an excellent driver and tour guide throughout our trip to Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the journey enjoyable from start to finish. He shared interesting facts about the area, kept everything well organised, and made sure everyone was comfortable and on schedule without ever making us feel rushed. His local knowledge really enhanced the experience, and his enthusiasm for the area was infectious. Thanks to Paul, we had a fantastic day exploring two beautiful locations. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a relaxed, informative, and enjoyable tour.

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arianew442
July 10, 2026
Top excursion destination, bus ride was okay.

The trip was excellent and I was thrilled by the nature. Definitely bring swimwear to swim through the Durdle Door. It is also worth taking a blanket / a large towel for the pebble beach. The only negative point: We were there on a very warm day (28 °C). Unfortunately, the ventilation system in the bus did not manage to keep the air fresh. Especially in city traffic, it goes up and down a lot and there are many stops, which made me feel very nauseous. The other passengers seemed to handle it better, though.

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tombL8278XE
June 8, 2026
A must do when visiting Dorset

Great day out, knowledgeable, kind and funny guide, amazing destination to absolutely not miss out on.

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