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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Reading to Bournemouth from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.
today
from £40
tomorrow
Tuesday
from £32
Wednesday
from £34
Thursday
Friday
from £44
Saturday
from £28

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    5h 25m
    0
    16:20
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    21:45
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £40
  • National Express
    4h 40m
    0
    11:25
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    16:05
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £46
  • National Express
    5h 55m
    0
    14:15
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    20:10
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £46
  • National Express
    5h 5m
    0
    17:50
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    22:55
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £46
  • National Express
    5h 30m
    0
    15:35
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    21:05
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £48
  • Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Bournemouth via Chippenham, you can save more than £11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      6h 50m
      0
      17:00
      Reading
      18:19
      Chippenham
      Cepen Park
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 0h 23m
    • National Express
      5h 8m
      0
      18:42
      Chippenham
      Cepen Park
      23:50
      Bournemouth
      Train Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £25
    Travel time is 2h 10m longer, but you will save £11

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    5h 55m
    0
    13:05
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    19:00
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £32
  • National Express
    4h 30m
    0
    16:55
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    21:25
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £34
  • National Express
    4h 21m
    0
    21:09
    Reading
    Central Station
    01:30
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £37
  • National Express
    4h 29m
    0
    08:21
    Reading
    Central Station
    12:50
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £40
  • National Express
    4h 20m
    0
    11:10
    Reading
    Central Station
    15:30
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £40

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    5h 55m
    0
    13:05
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    19:00
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £34
  • National Express
    4h 21m
    0
    21:09
    Reading
    Central Station
    01:30
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £37
  • National Express
    4h 30m
    0
    16:55
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    21:25
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £39
  • National Express
    4h 36m
    0
    13:29
    Reading
    Central Station
    18:05
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £40
  • National Express
    4h 21m
    0
    22:09
    Reading
    Central Station
    02:30
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £40
  • Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Bournemouth via London Heathrow Airport, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      5h 50m
      0
      16:55
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      19:45
      London Heathrow Airport
      London Heathrow Airport - T2/3
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £14
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • National Express
      2h 45m
      0
      20:00
      London Heathrow Airport
      London Heathrow Airport - T5
      22:45
      Bournemouth
      Train Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £16
    Travel time is 1h 29m longer, but you will save £4

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    6h 16m
    0
    03:09
    Reading
    Central Station
    09:25
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £44
  • National Express
    4h 51m
    0
    13:29
    Reading
    Central Station
    18:20
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £44
  • National Express
    4h 10m
    0
    18:35
    Reading
    Central Station
    22:45
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £44
  • National Express
    3h 39m
    0
    20:11
    Reading
    Central Station
    23:50
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £44
  • National Express
    4h 21m
    0
    22:09
    Reading
    Central Station
    02:30
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £44
  • Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Bournemouth via London Heathrow Airport, you can save more than £9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Distribusion
      4h 9m
      0
      08:41
      Reading
      Festival
      09:50
      London Heathrow Airport
      London Heathrow Airport - Central Bus Station
      0
      Distribusion
      Economy
      £22
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • National Express
      2h 50m
      0
      10:00
      London Heathrow Airport
      London Heathrow Airport - T5
      12:50
      Bournemouth
      Train Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £13
    Travel time is 0h 30m longer, but you will save £9

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    5h 25m
    0
    16:20
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    21:45
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28
  • National Express
    4h 40m
    0
    11:25
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    16:05
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £34
  • National Express
    5h 30m
    0
    15:35
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    21:05
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £36
  • National Express
    5h 55m
    0
    14:15
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    20:10
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £37
  • National Express
    4h 23m
    0
    22:07
    Reading
    Central Station
    02:30
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £40

Frequency of bus connections between Reading and Bournemouth

See here how frequent the connections between Reading and Bournemouth are, during different times and days of the week.
Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 21 daily coaches from Reading to Bournemouth. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between Reading and Bournemouth.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 32 coaches from Reading to Bournemouth, while Night sees the fewest connections between Reading and Bournemouth, with 5 offers.

Facts about coaches from Reading to Bournemouth

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 13 times every day by bus from Reading to Bournemouth in one click! Book your bus ticket from Reading to Bournemouth starting from £28!

Cheapest Bus £28
Fastest Bus 3h 26m
Earliest Coach 11:25
Latest Coach 17:50
Daily Bus Connections 13 Ø
Distance 103.9 km
Coach Companies National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Reading to Bournemouth

Every day, 13 buses from 1 coach companies leave Reading for Bournemouth: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 17/11/2024 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 11/11
Tuesday 12/11
Wednesday 13/11
Thursday 14/11
Friday 15/11
Saturday 16/11
Sunday 17/11
£40
Monday 18/11
Tuesday 19/11
£32
Wednesday 20/11
£34
Thursday 21/11
Friday 22/11
£44
Saturday 23/11
£28
Sunday 24/11
£31
Monday 25/11
Tuesday 26/11
Wednesday 27/11
Thursday 28/11
Friday 29/11
Saturday 30/11
Sunday 01/12
Monday 02/12
Tuesday 03/12
Wednesday 04/12
£31
Thursday 05/12
Friday 06/12
Saturday 07/12
Sunday 08/12

The cheapest time to travel from Reading to Bournemouth

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Reading to Bournemouth, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £28, Saturday is the cheapest day for a coach from Reading to Bournemouth. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £44.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Reading to Bournemouth, with £28. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £44.

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

Beloved bus companies from Reading to Bournemouth

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

National Express from Reading to Bournemouth

National Express

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

Cheapest Price £28
Fastest Coach 3h 26m
Earliest Coach 11:25
Last Coach 17:50
Daily Connections 13 Ø
Found on 17/11/2024

All bus stations and stops in Reading and Bournemouth

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Reading to Bournemouth

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

FAQs about the Reading to Bournemouth bus

How much does a Reading - Bournemouth coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Reading - Bournemouth bus trip is available from £28 and takes 5h 25m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Reading to Bournemouth is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £28 to £52. 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 Reading - Bournemouth route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Reading to Bournemouth is offered by roughly 13 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Bournemouth from Reading take?

The quickest coach from Reading to Bournemouth is provided by National Express and takes 3h 26m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £40. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Reading to Bournemouth?

The earliest bus to Bournemouth departs from Reading at 11:25. 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 Reading to Bournemouth?

The latest bus to Bournemouth departs from Reading at 17:50. 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 Reading - Bournemouth route?

Passengers looking to travel from Reading 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 Reading and Bournemouth?

You can check all the direct connections between Reading 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 Reading?

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 Reading 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 Reading 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 Reading to Bournemouth on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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