The cheapest and fastest buses from Birmingham to Bournemouth
Cheapest price
$21
Average price
$51
Fastest journey
4 h 45 m
Average duration
4 h 57 m
Buses per day
19
Distance
196 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Birmingham to Bournemouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Bournemouth will cost around $51 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
Of the 19 buses that leave Birmingham for Bournemouth on Wed, Jul 22, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 22 the direct buses cover the 196 km distance in an average of 4 h 57 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 45 m .
On Wed, Jul 22 the slowest buses will take 5 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
NX541 · NX0356:30 PM7h15Birmingham, Coach Station1:45 AMBournemouth, Coach Station$211One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:30 PM5h00Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway7:30 PMBournemouth, Coach Station$281One-way1 transfer
NX1601:30 PM4h55Birmingham, Coach Station6:25 PMBournemouth, Coach Station$281One-way0 transfers
NX1608:40 AM5h00Birmingham, Coach Station1:40 PMBournemouth, Coach Station$281One-way0 transfers
NX1605:00 PM4h45Birmingham, Coach Station9:45 PMBournemouth, Coach Station$281One-way0 transfers
NX1605:00 PM4h45Birmingham, Coach Station9:45 PMBournemouth, Coach Station$281One-way0 transfers
NX1601:30 PM4h55Birmingham, Coach Station6:25 PMBournemouth, Coach Station$281One-way0 transfers
NX1608:40 AM5h00Birmingham, Coach Station1:40 PMBournemouth, Coach Station$281One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus2:30 PM5h00Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway7:30 PMBournemouth, Coach Station$281One-way1 transfer
NX210 · NX0359:00 AM5h05Birmingham, Coach Station2:05 PMBournemouth, Coach Station$941One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 121 miles (196 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$30 Average price Cheapest | $52 Average price | $65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 15m Average total duration 5h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Bournemouth:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Bournemouth costing on average $52 (€42).
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 45m.
Tickets start at around $30 (€25) compared to roughly $65 (€54) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $35 (€29). The journey takes 5h 45m versus 3h 4m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by National Express.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Birmingham to Bournemouth Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Live departures
Birmingham to Bournemouth bus times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Bournemouth buses for today, Tuesday, July 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:10 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 6h05 | 4:15 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX035 | 11:00 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h05 | 4:05 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 7h10 | 7:00 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX035 | 12:25 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h55 | 6:20 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX160 | 1:30 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h55 | 6:25 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX210 · NX035 | 2:20 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 6h05 | 8:25 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:30 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 5h00 | 7:30 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:35 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 5h25 | 9:00 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX160 | 5:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h45 | 9:45 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX210 · NX035 | 5:45 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 6h10 | 11:55 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:50 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 6h45 | 12:35 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX400 · NX035 | 8:45 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 6h20 | 3:05 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, July 22 | |||||
NX210 · NX035 | 3:40 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h50 | 9:30 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:10 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 7h00 | 12:10 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX035 | 6:25 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h10 | 11:35 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 5h55 | 2:20 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX160 | 8:40 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h00 | 1:40 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX210 · NX035 | 9:00 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h05 | 2:05 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Birmingham to Bournemouth
Buses from Birmingham to Bournemouth run on average 17 times per day, taking around 5h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:32, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 121 miles (196 km) distance in 4h 30m.
Distance 121 miles (196 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 4h 30m |
First bus 12:32 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 7 days |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus from Birmingham to BournemouthYou can travel by bus between Birmingham to Bournemouth with National Express, Megabus for as low as $16 (€13). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Birmingham to Bournemouth
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Bournemouth by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bournemouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- Bournemouth Beach, a popular sandy beach stretching for miles with a pier and various water activities
- Bournemouth Pier, a Victorian-era pier offering entertainment, dining, and panoramic views of the coastline
- Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum, a historic house museum featuring a diverse collection of art and artifacts
- Bournemouth Gardens, a series of beautiful gardens perfect for leisurely walks and picnics
- St. Peter's Church, a historic church known for its stunning architecture and the resting place of Mary Shelley.
- Oceanarium, an aquarium featuring marine life from various global habitats
- Lower Gardens, a well-maintained public park with floral displays and seasonal events
- Boscombe Chine Gardens, a picturesque garden with a mini-golf course and water play area
- Hengistbury Head, a nature reserve ideal for hiking and birdwatching
- Bournemouth Aviation Museum, an interactive museum dedicated to the history of aviation.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Birmingham to Bournemouth
Most Birmingham to Bournemouth buses use the Birmingham, Coach Station to Bournemouth, Coach Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham and Bournemouth bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Birmingham station do buses to Bournemouth leave from?
Getting to Birmingham, Coach Station from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham, Coach Station is 1 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Birmingham, Coach Station bus station facilities and services
Birmingham, Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria and fast-food options inside the station
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham, Coach Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham, Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham, Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway from Birmingham city centre
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