- Must visit
Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum
Victorian villa museum with local history, archaeology, and rotating exhibitions in one of Bournemouth’s most important heritage buildings.
Cheapest price on Sep 05
lei147
Average ticket price on Sep 05
lei250
Fastest journey on Sep 05
8 h 5 m
Average journey duration on Sep 05
8 h 23 m
Buses on Sep 05
5
Distance
343 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Leeds to Bournemouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leeds to Bournemouth will cost around lei250 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only lei147.
On Sat, Sep 05, we found 5 buses from Leeds to Bournemouth, including 5 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 05 the direct buses cover the 343 km distance in an average of 8 h 23 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 5 m .
On Sat, Sep 05 the slowest buses will take 8 h 40 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of lei155 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of lei155, while a train costs an average of lei461.
Distance: 213 miles (343 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
lei155 Average price Cheapest | lei461 Average price | lei440 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 0m Average total duration 7h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration Fastest 4h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Leeds to Bournemouth:
A bus is lei306 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Bournemouth costing on average lei461.
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 30m.
Tickets start at around lei155 compared to roughly lei440 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about lei285. The journey takes 7h 30m versus 4h 50m 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.
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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price lei165 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price lei141 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price lei168 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price lei193 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price lei183 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price lei156 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price lei120 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price lei106 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price lei120 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price lei119 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price lei134 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price lei148 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price lei200 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price lei193 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price lei182 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price lei106 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price lei162 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price lei120 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price lei207 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price lei106 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price lei193 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price lei334 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price lei207 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price lei155 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price lei193 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price lei106 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price lei118 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price lei141 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price lei120 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price lei113 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price lei137 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price lei106 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price lei148 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price lei155 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price lei127 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price lei141 |
The table below shows live departures for Leeds to Bournemouth buses for today, Friday, September 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX561 · NX035 | 6:15 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 9h20 | 3:35 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX561 · NX035 | 7:15 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 9h20 | 4:35 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX426 · NX035 | 8:30 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 9h25 | 5:55 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX133 · NX160 | 9:50 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 8h50 | 6:40 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX426 · NX035 | 10:30 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 9h05 | 7:35 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX426 · NX035 | 11:30 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 8h55 | 8:25 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX561 · NX035 | 12:20 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 9h00 | 9:20 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX131 · NX160 | 1:05 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 8h40 | 9:45 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX561 · NX035 | 1:40 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 8h55 | 10:35 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX426 · NX035 | 3:15 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 8h05 | 11:20 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX591 · NX035 | 4:30 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 8h30 | 1:00 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX426 · NX035 | 6:00 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 7h45 | 1:45 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX561 · NX035 | 7:00 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 8h05 | 3:05 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX465 · NX035 | 11:40 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 9h40 | 9:20 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Leeds to Bournemouth run on average 15 times per day, taking around 7h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at lei92 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 213 miles (343 km) distance in 7h 45m.
Distance 213 miles (343 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price lei92 |
Buses per day 15 |
Fastest bus 7h 45m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Bournemouth — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bournemouth trip today.
Victorian villa museum with local history, archaeology, and rotating exhibitions in one of Bournemouth’s most important heritage buildings.
Volunteer-run local museum covering Christchurch history, archaeology, and community life in a characterful period setting.
Specialist aviation museum at Bournemouth Airport displaying historic aircraft, cockpits, and memorabilia for enthusiasts and families.
Long sandy beach and promenade area at the resort’s core, ideal for classic seaside walks, sunsets, and easy access to the pier.
Victorian gardens running through the town center, popular for strolling, seasonal events, and a green link from square to sea.
Clifftop and chine with woodland paths descending to a quieter beach, loved for views and a more local atmosphere.
Fresh crab landed on the Dorset coast, often served simply in salads or sandwiches. It is prized locally for its sweet flavour and seaside freshness.
A traditional Dorset blue cheese with a crumbly texture and strong savoury taste. It reflects the county’s long farmhouse cheesemaking heritage.
Classic fish and chips made with fresh south coast fish. It is a staple British seaside meal strongly associated with Bournemouth beach outings.
Casual Bournemouth institution famous for hearty fish and chips close to the beach, ideal for a classic seaside meal.
Refined seafood-focused fine dining in a stylish setting near the coast, known for tasting menus and polished service.
Busy traditional seafood spot by the seafront, popular for fish and chips, shellfish, and relaxed coastal dining.
Moderate for a UK seaside town: hotels peak in summer, dining is mid-priced, and local buses are fairly affordable for visitors.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if not already added. Round up or add a little for taxis. Cafes usually do not require tips, but spare change is appreciated.
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Bournemouth Coach Station -> Bournemouth Square
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leeds 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.

Most Leeds to Bournemouth buses use the Leeds, Coach Station to Bournemouth, Coach Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Leeds and Bournemouth bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Leeds, Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafe and snack kiosks available.
Free Wi-Fi available in the waiting area. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Leeds, Coach Station.
Available at Leeds, Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leeds, Coach Station: Wheelchair accessible with assistive services.
Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Nearby cafes and eateries available
Wi-Fi is available at Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre). ATMs are available at Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre).
Ticket office support is available at Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre).
Available at Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre): Wheelchair accessible entrances and facilities.
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