Long-distance route
Checkatrade — 9.8/10 · 164 ReviewsBristol to Bournemouth Removals
80 miles, around 1 hour 45 drive on the A338. £75/hr one man, £110/hr two men — drive back included. Long-wheelbase van, blankets and straps.
About this route
What a Bristol to Bournemouth move looks like.
Long-distance moves between Bristol and Bournemouth are a regular part of the diary. The route is 80 miles via the A338, around 1 hour 45 drive door to door outside of rush hour. Pricing is hourly — £75/hr for one man, £110/hr for two — and the drive back is included in the time, so you're paying for the round trip and nothing else. I'll give you a rough estimate on the phone once I know rooms, parking at both ends and any access constraints. No VAT, no call-out.
The A338 run
Bristol down the A37 to the A338, dropping into Bournemouth via Ringwood. Sunday morning is the easiest slot of the week — Friday afternoon the worst.
Parking and access at the Bournemouth end
Seafront flats around Westbourne and Boscombe usually need a loading-bay permit; town-centre roads are pay-and-display, fine for short loading.
Bournemouth housing stock
Bournemouth is converted Victorian villas and 1930s mansion blocks near the front, with newer estates inland. Mansion-block stairs are wide — easier than they look.
How it works
Book a Bristol van in three steps.
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Get in touch
Fill in the quote form with a few details about your move or clearance, or call us direct. The more you can tell us about access, stairs and the items involved, the tighter the price we can give you.
- 2
Receive a quote
We’ll reply with a price for your Bristol removal or clearance. Any access quirks or timing constraints are factored in up front, so the figure we send is the figure you pay.
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Book the van
Confirm the date and we’ll handle the rest — loading, driving and unloading anywhere in Bristol, Bath or the South West. If it’s a clearance, waste is taken away under our waste carrier licence.
About us
Checkatrade — 9.8/10 · 164 ReviewsBristol Local Van Man — removals and clearance in Bristol.
Bristol Local Van Man is run by Nigel, a Nailsea-based owner-operator with 15+ years in removals and clearance across Bristol, Bath and the wider South West. We handle removals, rubbish clearance, house clearance and office clearance under one roof.
Most jobs are done by Nigel direct. Busy weeks and larger jobs bring in trusted local drivers Nigel has worked with for years — every one carries the same waste-carrier paperwork and works to the same fixed-price standard.
Waste is carried away under our UK registered waste carrier licence (CBDU445737), so items taken off your property go to a licensed facility rather than a side street.
Whether you’re moving a one-bed flat in central Bristol, clearing a probate property in Bath, or stripping out an office in Weston-super-Mare, get a price up front before anything is loaded.
Frequently asked
Bristol to Bournemouth Removals— common questions.
How much do Bristol to Bournemouth removals cost?
Hourly: £75/hr for one man, £110/hr for two — and the drive back is included in the time, so what you pay is the round trip. I'll work out a rough estimate on the phone once I know rooms, parking and access at both ends. No VAT, no call-out fee.
How long does the Bristol to Bournemouth journey take?
80 miles, around 1 hour 45 drive on the A338 outside of rush hour. I plan load and unload windows around traffic patterns rather than guessing.
Will it all fit in one van?
Most flat moves fit in one load of a long-wheelbase Luton-style van. Larger 3-bed moves sometimes need a return trip — I’ll price either option clearly at quote stage so there are no surprises on the day.
How much notice do you need?
A week is comfortable for short routes; longer routes I prefer two weeks’ notice so I can hold the day. Same-week is often possible — worth a call rather than the form for short notice.
Do you provide insurance?
Yes — full goods-in-transit and public liability cover. Certificates available on request before booking.
Can you help with packing?
I can drop boxes a few days ahead at cost, and I’ll help finish the last bits if you’re mid-pack when I arrive. Full packing service available with notice.
Reverse direction
Moving the other way? Bournemouth to Bristol Removals.
I run this route in both directions — same hourly rate, same kit, same driver.
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Price your Bristol → Bournemouth move.
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