- 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 24
$20
Average ticket price on Sep 24
$21
Fastest journey on Sep 24
6 h 40 m
Average journey duration on Sep 24
7 h 5 m
Buses on Sep 24
19
Distance
253 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Nottingham to Bournemouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nottingham to Bournemouth will cost around $21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
It's difficult to get from Nottingham to Bournemouth without transferring at least once.
NX450 · NX035
NX450 · NX035
NX450 · NX035
NX450 · NX035
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FlixBus · FlixBus
NX450 · NX035
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NX450 · NX035
NX450 · NX035| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:50AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:05AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Bournemouth buses for today, Wednesday, September 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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NX450 · NX035 | 8:35 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 7h25 | 4:00 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
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NX467 · NX035 | 1:10 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 8h20 | 9:30 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:10 AM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 9h00 | 12:10 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:40 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 8h30 | 12:10 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX450 · NX035 | 4:05 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 7h30 | 11:35 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX180 · NX160 | 4:30 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 9h10 | 1:40 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:10 AM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 9h10 | 2:20 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:25 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 8h55 | 2:20 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX450 · NX035 | 6:15 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 7h50 | 2:05 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:40 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 8h35 | 4:15 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX450 · NX035 | 8:20 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 7h45 | 4:05 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX451 · NX035 | 10:20 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 8h00 | 6:20 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX450 · NX035 | 11:30 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 7h40 | 7:10 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:25 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 7h05 | 7:30 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX450 · NX035 | 1:30 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 7h25 | 8:55 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:20 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 6h40 | 9:00 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX450 · NX035 | 3:20 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 7h20 | 10:40 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:30 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 8h05 | 12:35 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX450 · NX035 | 5:30 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 6h55 | 12:25 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Nottingham to Bournemouth run on average 17 times per day, taking around 6h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 01:32, the last at 20:35. The fastest bus covers the 157 miles (253 km) distance in 5h 20m.
Distance 157 miles (253 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Buses per day 17 |
Fastest bus 5h 20m |
First bus 1:32 AM |
Last bus 8:35 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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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham 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 Nottingham to Bournemouth buses use the Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station to Bournemouth, Coach Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Nottingham and Bournemouth bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Broadmarsh (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Coffee Corner (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station.
Available at Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
Nottingham, University of Nottingham has practical services for this route, including Parking, ATM, WC, and Bike Parking.
ATMs are available at Nottingham, University of Nottingham.
Available at Nottingham, University of Nottingham: Parking, WC.
Available at Nottingham, University of Nottingham: Bike Parking.
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