Bus and Coach from Dover to Bournemouth: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Dover to Bournemouth

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Dover to Bournemouth from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.

today

from £44

tomorrow

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

from £62

Friday

from £44

Saturday

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person

National Express

7h 15m

0

05:15

Dover
Town Centre

12:30

Bournemouth
Train Station

0

Economy

£44
National Express

6h 30m

0

08:00

Dover
Town Centre

14:30

Bournemouth
Train Station

0

Economy

£44
National Express

6h 40m

0

13:30

Dover
Town Centre

20:10

Bournemouth
Train Station

0

Economy

£44
National Express

7h 30m

0

16:50

Dover
Town Centre

00:20

Bournemouth
Train Station

0

Economy

£44
National Express

10h 40m

0

08:00

Dover
Town Centre

18:40

Bournemouth
University

0

Economy

£44
Did you know that if you travel from Dover to Bournemouth via Folkestone, you can save more than £0? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  Save more than 1%
  
  6h 10m
  
  Dover
  
  11 km
  
  08:20
  
  Folkestone
  Bus station
  
  14:30
  
  Bournemouth
  Train Station
  
  0 km
  
  Economy
  
  £44
Did you know that if you travel from Dover to Bournemouth via London, you can save more than £14? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  4h 55m
  
  0
  
  13:30
  
  Dover
  Town Centre
  
  15:50
  
  London
  Eltham
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £12
- National Express
  
  2h 25m
  
  0
  
  16:00
  
  London
  Victoria Coach Station
  
  18:25
  
  Bournemouth
  Train Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £18
Travel Time is 1h 35m shorter, and you will save £14

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person

National Express

7h 15m

0

05:15

Dover
Town Centre

12:30

Bournemouth
Train Station

0

Economy

£62
National Express

6h 30m

0

08:00

Dover
Town Centre

14:30

Bournemouth
Train Station

0

Economy

£62
National Express

6h 40m

0

13:30

Dover
Town Centre

20:10

Bournemouth
Train Station

0

Economy

£62
National Express

7h 30m

0

16:50

Dover
Town Centre

00:20

Bournemouth
Train Station

0

Economy

£62
National Express

10h 40m

0

08:00

Dover
Town Centre

18:40

Bournemouth
University

0

Economy

£62
Did you know that if you travel from Dover to Bournemouth via Folkestone, you can save more than £0? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  Save more than 1%
  
  6h 10m
  
  Dover
  
  11 km
  
  08:20
  
  Folkestone
  Bus station
  
  14:30
  
  Bournemouth
  Train Station
  
  0 km
  
  Economy
  
  £62
Did you know that if you travel from Dover to Bournemouth via London, you can save more than £32? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  4h 55m
  
  0
  
  13:30
  
  Dover
  Town Centre
  
  15:50
  
  London
  Eltham
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £12
- National Express
  
  2h 25m
  
  0
  
  16:00
  
  London
  Victoria Coach Station
  
  18:25
  
  Bournemouth
  Train Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £18
Travel Time is 1h 35m shorter, and you will save £32

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person

National Express

7h 15m

0

05:15

Dover
Town Centre

12:30

Bournemouth
Train Station

0

Economy

£44
National Express

6h 30m

0

08:00

Dover
Town Centre

14:30

Bournemouth
Train Station

0

Economy

£44
National Express

7h 30m

0

16:50

Dover
Town Centre

00:20

Bournemouth
Train Station

0

Economy

£44
National Express

10h 40m

0

08:00

Dover
Town Centre

18:40

Bournemouth
University

0

Economy

£44
National Express

6h 40m

0

13:30

Dover
Town Centre

20:10

Bournemouth
Train Station

0

Economy

£46
Did you know that if you travel from Dover to Bournemouth via Folkestone, you can save more than £0? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  Save more than 1%
  
  6h 10m
  
  Dover
  
  11 km
  
  08:20
  
  Folkestone
  Bus station
  
  14:30
  
  Bournemouth
  Train Station
  
  0 km
  
  Economy
  
  £44
Did you know that if you travel from Dover to Bournemouth via London, you can save more than £14? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  4h 55m
  
  0
  
  13:30
  
  Dover
  Town Centre
  
  15:50
  
  London
  Eltham
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £12
- National Express
  
  2h 25m
  
  0
  
  16:00
  
  London
  Victoria Coach Station
  
  18:25
  
  Bournemouth
  Train Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £18
Travel Time is 1h 35m shorter, and you will save £14

Frequency of bus connections between Dover and Bournemouth

See here how frequent the connections between Dover and Bournemouth are, during different times and days of the week.

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily coaches from Dover to Bournemouth. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Dover and Bournemouth.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 9 coaches from Dover to Bournemouth, while Night sees the fewest connections between Dover and Bournemouth, with 3 offers.

Facts about coaches from Dover to Bournemouth

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 6 times every day by bus from Dover to Bournemouth in one click! Book your bus ticket from Dover to Bournemouth starting from £44!

Cheapest Bus	£44
Fastest Bus	6h 30m
Earliest Coach	05:15
Latest Coach	16:50
Daily Bus Connections	6 Ø
Distance	228.4 km
Coach Companies	National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Dover to Bournemouth

Every day, 6 buses from 1 coach companies leave Dover for Bournemouth: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 22/12/2024 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 16/12

Tuesday 17/12

Wednesday 18/12

Thursday 19/12

Friday 20/12

Saturday 21/12

Sunday 22/12

£44

Monday 23/12

Tuesday 24/12

Wednesday 25/12

Thursday 26/12

£62

Friday 27/12

£44

Saturday 28/12

Sunday 29/12

Monday 30/12

Tuesday 31/12

Wednesday 01/01

Thursday 02/01

Friday 03/01

£17

Saturday 04/01

Sunday 05/01

Monday 06/01

Tuesday 07/01

£12

Wednesday 08/01

Thursday 09/01

Friday 10/01

Saturday 11/01

Sunday 12/01

The cheapest time to travel from Dover to Bournemouth

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Dover to Bournemouth, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £44, Sunday is the cheapest day for a coach from Dover to Bournemouth. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £62.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Dover to Bournemouth, with £44. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £44.

How to save money travelling from Dover to Bournemouth

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Dover to Bournemouth in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Dover to Bournemouth, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Dover to Bournemouth are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Dover to Bournemouth

These are the most booked bus companies between Dover to Bournemouth from our users.

National Express from Dover to Bournemouth

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Dover to Bournemouth:

Cheapest Price	£44
Fastest Coach	6h 30m
Earliest Coach	05:15
Last Coach	16:50
Daily Connections	6 Ø
Found on	19/12/2024

All bus stations and stops in Dover and Bournemouth

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Dover and Bournemouth.

Central Travel

Eastern Docks

DFDS

Eastern Docks Bus Station

Ferry

Ramp B

Ferry Port

Dock Exit Road

The Lantern

Town Centre

Pencester Rd

Chapel Gate

Coach Station

Pier

Exeter Road

Pokesdown Train Station

Square

Gervis Pl 9

Station (Stand K) Bus Stop

University

Fern Barrow

Vitality Stadium

Westbourne

Poole Rd

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Dover to Bournemouth? Compare all modes of transports from Dover to Bournemouth.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Dover to Bournemouth

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Dover to Bournemouth? Or which bus companies serve the route Dover to Bournemouth? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Dover to Bournemouth bus

How much does a Dover - Bournemouth coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Dover - Bournemouth bus trip is available from £44 and takes 7h 15m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Dover to Bournemouth?

The connection Dover to Bournemouth is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £44 to £63. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Dover - Bournemouth route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Dover to Bournemouth is offered by roughly 6 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Bournemouth from Dover take?

The quickest coach from Dover to Bournemouth is provided by National Express and takes 6h 30m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £44. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Dover to Bournemouth?

The earliest bus to Bournemouth departs from Dover at 05:15. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Dover to Bournemouth?

The latest bus to Bournemouth departs from Dover at 16:50. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Dover - Bournemouth route?

Passengers looking to travel from Dover to Bournemouth can travel with National Express. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Bournemouth?

You can check all the direct connections between Dover and Bournemouth by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express.

What can I take with me on the bus to Bournemouth from Dover?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Dover Bournemouth bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Dover Bournemouth bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Dover to Bournemouth on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Dover to Bournemouth

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Dover and to Bournemouth

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Dover and to Bournemouth. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!