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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Manchester to Bournemouth from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.
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from £30
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from £30
Thursday
from £30
Friday
from £30
Saturday
from £30
Sunday
from £35
Monday
from £37

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    8h 15m
    0
    09:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    17:45
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30
  • National Express
    8h 0m
    0
    16:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    00:45
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30
  • National Express
    8h 50m
    0
    17:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    02:35
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30
  • National Express
    14h 10m
    0
    19:15
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    09:25
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30
  • National Express
    8h 25m
    0
    06:15
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    14:40
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £32
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Bournemouth via Cheltenham, you can save more than £7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • megabus
      9h 45m
      0
      12:20
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      15:25
      Cheltenham
      Arle Court
      0
      megabus
      Economy
      £12
      • Waiting Time 3h 10m
    • National Express
      3h 30m
      0
      18:35
      Cheltenham
      Royal Well Coach Station
      22:05
      Bournemouth
      Train Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £11
    Travel time is 1h 45m longer, but you will save £7

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    8h 25m
    0
    06:15
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    14:40
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30
  • National Express
    9h 15m
    0
    07:15
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    16:30
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30
  • National Express
    8h 15m
    0
    09:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    17:45
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30
  • National Express
    8h 45m
    0
    10:15
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    19:00
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30
  • National Express
    8h 0m
    0
    16:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    00:45
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Bournemouth via Cheltenham, you can save more than £7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • megabus
      9h 45m
      0
      12:20
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      15:25
      Cheltenham
      Arle Court
      0
      megabus
      Economy
      £12
      • Waiting Time 3h 10m
    • National Express
      3h 30m
      0
      18:35
      Cheltenham
      Royal Well Coach Station
      22:05
      Bournemouth
      Train Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £11
    Travel time is 1h 45m longer, but you will save £7

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    8h 25m
    0
    06:15
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    14:40
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30
  • National Express
    9h 15m
    0
    07:15
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    16:30
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30
  • National Express
    8h 15m
    0
    09:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    17:45
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30
  • National Express
    8h 45m
    0
    10:15
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    19:00
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30
  • National Express
    8h 0m
    0
    16:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    00:45
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Bournemouth via Cheltenham, you can save more than £7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • megabus
      9h 45m
      0
      12:20
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      15:25
      Cheltenham
      Arle Court
      0
      megabus
      Economy
      £12
      • Waiting Time 3h 10m
    • National Express
      3h 30m
      0
      18:35
      Cheltenham
      Royal Well Coach Station
      22:05
      Bournemouth
      Train Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £11
    Travel time is 1h 45m longer, but you will save £7

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    8h 15m
    0
    06:15
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    14:30
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30
  • National Express
    9h 40m
    0
    08:20
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    18:00
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30
  • National Express
    9h 20m
    0
    09:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    18:50
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30
  • National Express
    9h 0m
    0
    11:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    20:45
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30
  • National Express
    8h 35m
    0
    15:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    00:20
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Bournemouth via Cheltenham, you can save more than £7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • megabus
      9h 45m
      0
      12:20
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      15:25
      Cheltenham
      Arle Court
      0
      megabus
      Economy
      £12
      • Waiting Time 3h 10m
    • National Express
      3h 30m
      0
      18:35
      Cheltenham
      Royal Well Coach Station
      22:05
      Bournemouth
      Train Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £11
    Travel time is 1h 30m longer, but you will save £7

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    8h 0m
    0
    05:40
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    13:40
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30
  • National Express
    7h 55m
    0
    06:35
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    14:30
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30
  • National Express
    8h 35m
    0
    07:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    16:05
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30
  • National Express
    8h 30m
    0
    08:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    17:00
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30
  • National Express
    8h 5m
    0
    17:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    01:50
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Bournemouth via Cheltenham, you can save more than £7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • megabus
      9h 45m
      0
      12:20
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      15:25
      Cheltenham
      Arle Court
      0
      megabus
      Economy
      £12
      • Waiting Time 3h 10m
    • National Express
      3h 30m
      0
      18:35
      Cheltenham
      Royal Well Coach Station
      22:05
      Bournemouth
      Train Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £11
    Travel time is 1h 50m longer, but you will save £7

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    8h 0m
    0
    05:40
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    13:40
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £35
  • National Express
    7h 55m
    0
    06:35
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    14:30
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £35
  • National Express
    8h 35m
    0
    15:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    00:20
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £35
  • National Express
    8h 5m
    0
    17:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    01:50
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £35
  • National Express
    8h 33m
    0
    12:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    21:18
    Bournemouth
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £35
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Bournemouth via Cheltenham, you can save more than £12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • megabus
      9h 45m
      0
      12:20
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      15:25
      Cheltenham
      Arle Court
      0
      megabus
      Economy
      £12
      • Waiting Time 3h 10m
    • National Express
      3h 30m
      0
      18:35
      Cheltenham
      Royal Well Coach Station
      22:05
      Bournemouth
      Train Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £11
    Travel time is 1h 50m longer, but you will save £12

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    7h 55m
    0
    19:15
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    03:10
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £37
  • National Express
    12h 0m
    0
    23:40
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    11:40
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £47
  • National Express
    8h 55m
    0
    10:00
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    18:55
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £50
  • National Express
    8h 25m
    0
    05:15
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    13:40
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £52
  • National Express
    8h 15m
    0
    06:15
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    14:30
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £52
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Bournemouth via Cheltenham, you can save more than £14? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • megabus
      9h 45m
      0
      12:20
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      15:25
      Cheltenham
      Arle Court
      0
      megabus
      Economy
      £12
      • Waiting Time 3h 10m
    • National Express
      3h 30m
      0
      18:35
      Cheltenham
      Royal Well Coach Station
      22:05
      Bournemouth
      Train Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £11
    Travel time is 1h 50m longer, but you will save £14

Frequency of bus connections between Manchester and Bournemouth

See here how frequent the connections between Manchester and Bournemouth are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 18 daily coaches from Manchester to Bournemouth. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 16 daily coaches between Manchester and Bournemouth.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 52 coaches from Manchester to Bournemouth, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Manchester and Bournemouth, with 14 offers.

Facts about coaches from Manchester to Bournemouth

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 16 times every day by bus from Manchester to Bournemouth in one click! Book your bus ticket from Manchester to Bournemouth starting from £30!

Cheapest Bus £30
Fastest Bus 7h 50m
Earliest Coach 02:45
Latest Coach 23:40
Daily Bus Connections 16 Ø
Distance 308.1 km
Coach Companies National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Manchester to Bournemouth

Every day, 16 buses from 1 coach companies leave Manchester for Bournemouth: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 17/12/2024 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 16/12
Tuesday 17/12
£30
Wednesday 18/12
£30
Thursday 19/12
£30
Friday 20/12
£30
Saturday 21/12
£30
Sunday 22/12
£35
Monday 23/12
£37
Tuesday 24/12
£41
Wednesday 25/12
£72
Thursday 26/12
£69
Friday 27/12
£52
Saturday 28/12
£48
Sunday 29/12
£41
Monday 30/12
£41
Tuesday 31/12
£50
Wednesday 01/01
£56
Thursday 02/01
£37
Friday 03/01
£14
Saturday 04/01
£15
Sunday 05/01
£17
Monday 06/01
£14
Tuesday 07/01
£15
Wednesday 08/01
£12
Thursday 09/01
£15
Friday 10/01
£12
Saturday 11/01
£12
Sunday 12/01

The cheapest time to travel from Manchester to Bournemouth

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Manchester to Bournemouth, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £30, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Manchester to Bournemouth. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £37.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Manchester to Bournemouth, with £30. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £30.

How to save money travelling from Manchester 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 Manchester 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 Manchester 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 Manchester to Bournemouth are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Manchester to Bournemouth

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

National Express from Manchester to Bournemouth

National Express

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

Cheapest Price £30
Fastest Coach 7h 50m
Earliest Coach 02:45
Last Coach 23:40
Daily Connections 16 Ø
Found on 16/12/2024

All bus stations and stops in Manchester and Bournemouth

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

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 Manchester to Bournemouth? Compare all modes of transports from Manchester to Bournemouth.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Manchester to Bournemouth

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

FAQs about the Manchester to Bournemouth bus

How much does a Manchester - Bournemouth coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Manchester - Bournemouth bus trip is available from £30 and takes 8h 15m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Manchester to Bournemouth is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £30 to £60. 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 Manchester - Bournemouth route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Manchester to Bournemouth is offered by roughly 16 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Bournemouth from Manchester take?

The quickest coach from Manchester to Bournemouth is provided by National Express and takes 7h 50m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £51. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Manchester to Bournemouth?

The earliest bus to Bournemouth departs from Manchester at 02:45. 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 Manchester to Bournemouth?

The latest bus to Bournemouth departs from Manchester at 23:40. 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 Manchester - Bournemouth route?

Passengers looking to travel from Manchester 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 Manchester and Bournemouth?

You can check all the direct connections between Manchester 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 Manchester?

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 Manchester 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 Manchester 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 Manchester to Bournemouth on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

More bus routes to Manchester and to Bournemouth

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