The cheapest and fastest buses from Coventry to Bournemouth
Cheapest price
$27
Average price
$76
Fastest journey
4 h 45 m
Average duration
5 h 7 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
189 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Coventry to Bournemouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Coventry to Bournemouth will cost around $76 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
It's difficult to get from Coventry to Bournemouth without transferring at least once.
FlixBus · FlixBus6:30 PM6h05Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station12:35 AMBournemouth, Coach Station$271One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus7:50 AM6h30Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station2:20 PMBournemouth, Coach Station$311One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:35 AM7h25Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station7:00 PMBournemouth, Coach Station$331One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:00 PM5h50Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station10:50 PMBournemouth, Coach Station$331One-way1 transfer
NX460 · NX0356:15 AM5h20Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station11:35 AMBournemouth, Coach Station$871One-way1 transfer
NX460 · NX0354:45 AM4h45Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station9:30 AMBournemouth, Coach Station$871One-way1 transfer
NX460 · NX0353:05 PM4h50Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station7:55 PMBournemouth, Coach Station$981One-way1 transfer
NX460 · NX0356:15 AM5h20Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station11:35 AMBournemouth, Coach Station$871One-way1 transfer
NX460 · NX0355:15 PM5h20Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station10:35 PMBournemouth, Coach Station$1091One-way1 transfer
NX460 · NX03511:15 AM5h20Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station4:35 PMBournemouth, Coach Station$1011One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Coventry to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Coventry to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 5m. 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 $18, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 117 miles (189 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$28 Average price Cheapest | $74 Average price | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 59m Average total duration 5h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Coventry to Bournemouth:
A bus is $46 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coventry to Bournemouth costing on average $74 (€60).
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 29m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Coventry to Bournemouth Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:25AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Live departures
Coventry to Bournemouth bus times
The table below shows live departures for Coventry to Bournemouth buses for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX460 · NX035 | Delayed 8:00 AM 4:45 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 4h45 | 9:30 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX460 · NX035 | Delayed 8:00 AM 6:15 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 5h20 | 11:35 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 6h30 | 2:20 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX460 · NX035 | On time 9:00 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 5h05 | 2:05 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX460 · NX035 | On time 11:15 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 4h50 | 4:05 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:35 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 7h25 | 7:00 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX460 · NX035 | On time 1:20 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 5h00 | 6:20 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX777 · NX160 | 2:50 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 6h55 | 9:45 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 5h50 | 10:50 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX460 · NX035 | On time 5:15 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 4h50 | 10:05 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 6h05 | 12:35 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX460 · NX035 | On time 8:10 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 5h35 | 1:45 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Coventry to Bournemouth
Buses from Coventry to Bournemouth run on average 10 times per day, taking around 5h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $18 (€15) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:32, the last at 21:26. The fastest bus covers the 117 miles (189 km) distance in 5h 20m.
Distance 117 miles (189 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€15) |
Buses per day 10 |
Fastest bus 5h 20m |
First bus 12:32 AM |
Last bus 9:26 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 7 days |
Bus providers: National Express from Coventry to BournemouthYou can travel by bus between Coventry to Bournemouth with National Express for as low as $18 (€15). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Coventry to Bournemouth
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Coventry 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.

- 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.
- 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.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Coventry to Bournemouth
Most Coventry to Bournemouth buses use the Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station to Bournemouth, Coach Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Coventry and Bournemouth bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Coventry station do buses to Bournemouth leave from?
Getting to Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station from Coventry city centre
Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station bus station facilities and services
Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station: Ramps.
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