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Compare all timetables for the bus from Edinburgh to Bournemouth

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Edinburgh to Bournemouth from various bus operators like FlixBus or National Express for the next days.

today
$60
tomorrow
$63
Friday
$73
Saturday
$73
Sunday
$73
Monday
$65
Tuesday
$61

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 16h 45m 11:30 PM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 4:15 PM Bournemouth Central Bus Station  Economy $60
FlixBus 13h 30m 10:40 PM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 12:10 PM Bournemouth Central Bus Station  Economy $74
National Express 13h 50m 9:45 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 11:35 AM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $77
FlixBus 16h 37m 7:33 PM Edinburgh Edinburgh Zoo Bus Stop 12:10 PM Bournemouth Central Bus Station  Economy $86
National Express 12h 35m 9:25 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 10:00 AM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $111

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 16h 45m 11:30 PM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 4:15 PM Bournemouth Central Bus Station  Economy $63
National Express 13h 50m 9:45 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 11:35 AM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $69
National Express 13h 50m 10:35 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 12:25 AM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $73
FlixBus 13h 30m 10:40 PM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 12:10 PM Bournemouth Central Bus Station  Economy $86
FlixBus 16h 37m 7:33 PM Edinburgh Edinburgh Zoo Bus Stop 12:10 PM Bournemouth Central Bus Station  Economy $96

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 13h 40m 9:45 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 11:25 AM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $73
FlixBus 16h 37m 7:33 PM Edinburgh Edinburgh Zoo Bus Stop 12:10 PM Bournemouth Central Bus Station  Economy $114
FlixBus 16h 45m 11:30 PM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 4:15 PM Bournemouth Central Bus Station  Economy $116
FlixBus 13h 30m 10:40 PM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 12:10 PM Bournemouth Central Bus Station  Economy $118
National Express 12h 20m 9:25 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 9:45 AM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $119

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 15h 25m 10:35 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 1:00 AM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $73
National Express 13h 55m 9:45 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 10:40 AM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $73
National Express 15h 0m 11:45 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 1:45 AM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $85
FlixBus 14h 30m 10:40 PM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 12:10 PM Bournemouth Central Bus Station  Economy $101
FlixBus 17h 37m 7:33 PM Edinburgh Edinburgh Zoo Bus Stop 12:10 PM Bournemouth Central Bus Station  Economy $111

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 13h 50m 9:45 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 11:35 AM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $73
National Express 14h 0m 11:45 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 1:45 AM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $82
National Express 14h 25m 10:35 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 1:00 AM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $95
FlixBus 16h 45m 11:30 PM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 4:15 PM Bournemouth Central Bus Station  Economy $114
FlixBus 16h 37m 7:33 PM Edinburgh Edinburgh Zoo Bus Stop 12:10 PM Bournemouth Central Bus Station  Economy $122
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Bournemouth via Carlisle, you can save more than $27? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      20h 20m
      0
      5:20 PM
      Edinburgh
      Central bus station
      11:35 PM
      Carlisle
      Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $14
      • Waiting Time 1h 20m
    • National Express
      12h 45m
      0
      12:55 AM
      Carlisle
      Bus Station
      1:40 PM
      Bournemouth
      Train Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $32
    Travel time is 6h 30m longer, but you will save $27

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 13h 30m 10:40 PM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 12:10 PM Bournemouth Central Bus Station  Economy $65
FlixBus 16h 45m 11:30 PM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 4:15 PM Bournemouth Central Bus Station  Economy $65
FlixBus 16h 37m 7:33 PM Edinburgh Edinburgh Zoo Bus Stop 12:10 PM Bournemouth Central Bus Station  Economy $71
National Express 13h 50m 10:35 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 12:25 AM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $73
National Express 13h 50m 9:45 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 11:35 AM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $73

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 13h 50m 10:35 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 12:25 AM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $61
FlixBus 13h 30m 10:40 PM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 12:10 PM Bournemouth Central Bus Station  Economy $65
FlixBus 14h 31m 9:39 PM Edinburgh Edinburgh Zoo Bus Stop 12:10 PM Bournemouth Central Bus Station  Economy $68
FlixBus 16h 37m 7:33 PM Edinburgh Edinburgh Zoo Bus Stop 12:10 PM Bournemouth Central Bus Station  Economy $69
National Express 13h 50m 9:45 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 11:35 AM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $73

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Edinburgh to Bournemouth is $53 on 11/10/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Edinburgh and Bournemouth

See here how frequent the connections between Edinburgh and Bournemouth are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily buses from Edinburgh to Bournemouth. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Edinburgh and Bournemouth.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 42 buses from Edinburgh to Bournemouth, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Edinburgh and Bournemouth, with 7 offers.

Facts about the bus from Edinburgh to Bournemouth

Compare all providers like FlixBus and National Express that travel 7 times every day by bus from Edinburgh to Bournemouth in one click! Book your bus ticket from Edinburgh to Bournemouth starting from $53!

Cheapest Bus $53
Fastest Bus 12h 20m
Earliest Bus 7:33 PM
Latest Bus 11:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes 7 Ø
Distance 365.7 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus and National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Edinburgh to Bournemouth

Every day, 7 buses from 2 bus companies leave Edinburgh for Bournemouth: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 10/21/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 10/18
Monday 10/19
Tuesday 10/20
Wednesday 10/21
$86
Thursday 10/22
$63
Friday 10/23
$73
Saturday 10/24
$73
Sunday 10/25
$73
Monday 10/26
$65
Tuesday 10/27
$61
Wednesday 10/28
$67
Thursday 10/29
$73
Friday 10/30
$73
Saturday 10/31
$64
Sunday 11/01
$73
Monday 11/02
$67
Tuesday 11/03
$57
Wednesday 11/04
$60
Thursday 11/05
$60
Friday 11/06
$61
Saturday 11/07
$58
Sunday 11/08
$58
Monday 11/09
$55
Tuesday 11/10
$53
Wednesday 11/11
$54
Thursday 11/12
$65
Friday 11/13
$62
Saturday 11/14

The cheapest time to travel from Edinburgh to Bournemouth

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Edinburgh to Bournemouth, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $53, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Edinburgh to Bournemouth. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $61.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Edinburgh to Bournemouth, with $60. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $61.

How to save money travelling from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh 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 buses from Edinburgh to Bournemouth are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Edinburgh and Bournemouth

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Edinburgh and Bournemouth.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Edinburgh to Bournemouth

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

FAQs about the Edinburgh to Bournemouth bus

How much does a Edinburgh Bournemouth bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $53 and takes 16h 45m to reach Bournemouth. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $53 and $127. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Bournemouth.

On average, how many connections are available from Edinburgh to Bournemouth each day?

Every day, the Edinburgh to Bournemouth bus route is served by approximately 7 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Edinburgh to Bournemouth take?

The fastest bus from Edinburgh to Bournemouth is offered by National Express and takes 12h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $119. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Edinburgh to Bournemouth?

The earliest bus arriving in Bournemouth from Edinburgh starts at 7:33 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Edinburgh to Bournemouth?

The latest bus trip departing from Edinburgh for Bournemouth starts at 11:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Edinburgh Bournemouth route?

When traveling by bus from Edinburgh to Bournemouth, passengers can travel with FlixBus and National Express. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Bournemouth?

You can check all the direct connections between Edinburgh 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: FlixBus and National Express.

What can I take with me on the Edinburgh to Bournemouth bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Edinburgh Bournemouth bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Edinburgh 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 traveling 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 Edinburgh to Bournemouth on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Edinburgh to Bournemouth?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 7 daily trips between Edinburgh and Bournemouth. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Edinburgh to Bournemouth?

Prices and availability for 7 trips between Edinburgh and Bournemouth change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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