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Compare all timetables for the bus from Manchester to Bournemouth

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

today
$37
tomorrow
$39
Thursday
$39
Friday
$38
Saturday
$31
Sunday
$37
Monday
$34

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 10h 5m 9:20 AM Manchester Coach Station 7:25 PM Bournemouth University  Economy $37
National Express 8h 50m 4:55 PM Manchester Coach Station 1:45 AM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $39
National Express 9h 20m 9:00 AM Manchester Coach Station 6:20 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $42
FlixBus 8h 25m 3:10 PM Manchester Shudehill Interchange 11:35 PM Bournemouth Central Bus Station  Economy $51
FlixBus 9h 10m 1:40 PM Manchester Shudehill Interchange 10:50 PM Bournemouth Central Bus Station  Economy $65
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Bournemouth via Birmingham, you can save more than $7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      7h 55m
      0
      5:45 AM
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      8:15 AM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $10
      • Waiting Time 0h 25m
    • National Express
      5h 0m
      0
      8:40 AM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      1:40 PM
      Bournemouth
      Train Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $20
    Travel Time is 0h 30m shorter, and you will save $7

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 50m 4:55 PM Manchester Coach Station 1:45 AM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $39
National Express 7h 35m 7:30 PM Manchester Coach Station 3:05 AM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $39
National Express 9h 35m 2:50 PM Manchester Coach Station 12:25 AM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $42
FlixBus 8h 25m 3:10 PM Manchester Shudehill Interchange 11:35 PM Bournemouth Central Bus Station  Economy $48
FlixBus 8h 55m 4:50 AM Manchester Shudehill Interchange 1:45 PM Bournemouth Central Bus Station  Economy $51
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Bournemouth via Birmingham, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      7h 55m
      0
      5:45 AM
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      8:15 AM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $10
      • Waiting Time 0h 25m
    • National Express
      5h 0m
      0
      8:40 AM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      1:40 PM
      Bournemouth
      Train Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $20
    Travel time is 0h 20m longer, but you will save $9

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 35m 7:30 PM Manchester Coach Station 3:05 AM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $39
National Express 8h 50m 4:55 PM Manchester Coach Station 1:45 AM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $42
National Express 10h 5m 9:20 AM Manchester Coach Station 7:25 PM Bournemouth University  Economy $42
FlixBus 8h 25m 3:10 PM Manchester Shudehill Interchange 11:35 PM Bournemouth Central Bus Station  Economy $48
FlixBus 9h 10m 1:40 PM Manchester Shudehill Interchange 10:50 PM Bournemouth Central Bus Station  Economy $56
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Bournemouth via Birmingham, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      7h 55m
      0
      5:45 AM
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      8:15 AM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $10
      • Waiting Time 0h 25m
    • National Express
      5h 0m
      0
      8:40 AM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      1:40 PM
      Bournemouth
      Train Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $20
    Travel time is 0h 20m longer, but you will save $9

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 5m 4:55 PM Manchester Coach Station 1:00 AM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $38
National Express 9h 13m 2:20 PM Manchester Coach Station 11:33 PM Bournemouth University  Economy $38
National Express 9h 5m 12:15 PM Manchester Coach Station 9:20 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $45
FlixBus 8h 25m 3:10 PM Manchester Shudehill Interchange 11:35 PM Bournemouth Central Bus Station  Economy $59
FlixBus 8h 55m 4:50 AM Manchester Shudehill Interchange 1:45 PM Bournemouth Central Bus Station  Economy $63
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Bournemouth via Birmingham, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      8h 55m
      0
      4:15 PM
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      6:30 PM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $13
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • National Express
      6h 25m
      0
      6:45 PM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      1:10 AM
      Bournemouth
      Westbourne
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $16
    Travel time is 0h 50m longer, but you will save $9

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 58m 2:35 PM Manchester Coach Station 11:33 PM Bournemouth University  Economy $31
National Express 8h 45m 2:35 PM Manchester Coach Station 11:20 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $37
National Express 8h 35m 3:50 PM Manchester Coach Station 12:25 AM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $37
FlixBus 8h 25m 3:10 PM Manchester Shudehill Interchange 11:35 PM Bournemouth Central Bus Station  Economy $56
FlixBus 7h 45m 8:30 AM Manchester Shudehill Interchange 4:15 PM Bournemouth Central Bus Station  Economy $57

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 50m 5:10 PM Manchester Coach Station 1:00 AM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $37
National Express 8h 58m 2:35 PM Manchester Coach Station 11:33 PM Bournemouth University  Economy $37
National Express 8h 45m 2:35 PM Manchester Coach Station 11:20 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $41
FlixBus 8h 55m 4:50 AM Manchester Shudehill Interchange 1:45 PM Bournemouth Central Bus Station  Economy $48
FlixBus 9h 10m 1:40 PM Manchester Shudehill Interchange 10:50 PM Bournemouth Central Bus Station  Economy $48
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Bournemouth via Birmingham, you can save more than $8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      7h 55m
      0
      5:45 AM
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      8:15 AM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $9
      • Waiting Time 0h 25m
    • National Express
      5h 0m
      0
      8:40 AM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      1:40 PM
      Bournemouth
      Train Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $20
    Travel time is 0h 5m longer, but you will save $8

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 35m 7:30 PM Manchester Coach Station 3:05 AM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $34
National Express 8h 58m 2:35 PM Manchester Coach Station 11:33 PM Bournemouth University  Economy $38
National Express 8h 30m 6:05 AM Manchester Coach Station 2:35 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $45
FlixBus 8h 55m 4:50 AM Manchester Shudehill Interchange 1:45 PM Bournemouth Central Bus Station  Economy $59
FlixBus 8h 25m 3:10 PM Manchester Shudehill Interchange 11:35 PM Bournemouth Central Bus Station  Economy $61
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Bournemouth via Birmingham, you can save more than $10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      10h 5m
      0
      3:40 PM
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      6:15 PM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $9
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • National Express
      7h 15m
      0
      6:30 PM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      1:45 AM
      Bournemouth
      Train Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $15
    Travel time is 2h 30m longer, but you will save $10

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Manchester to Bournemouth is $17 on 9/12/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Manchester and Bournemouth

See here how frequent the connections between Manchester and Bournemouth are, during different times and days of the week.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 21 daily buses from Manchester to Bournemouth. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 14 daily coaches between Manchester and Bournemouth.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 50 buses from Manchester to Bournemouth, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Manchester and Bournemouth, with 14 offers.

Facts about the bus from Manchester to Bournemouth

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 19 times every day by bus from Manchester to Bournemouth in one click! Book your bus ticket from Manchester to Bournemouth starting from $17!

Cheapest Bus $17
Fastest Bus 7h 30m
Earliest Bus 8:30 AM
Latest Bus 11:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes 19 Ø
Distance 191.5 miles
Bus Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Manchester to Bournemouth

Every day, 19 buses from 2 bus companies leave Manchester for Bournemouth: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 08/25/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 08/23
Monday 08/24
Tuesday 08/25
$51
Wednesday 08/26
$39
Thursday 08/27
$39
Friday 08/28
$38
Saturday 08/29
$31
Sunday 08/30
$37
Monday 08/31
$34
Tuesday 09/01
$30
Wednesday 09/02
$20
Thursday 09/03
$24
Friday 09/04
$23
Saturday 09/05
$26
Sunday 09/06
$20
Monday 09/07
$20
Tuesday 09/08
$20
Wednesday 09/09
$20
Thursday 09/10
$24
Friday 09/11
$20
Saturday 09/12
$17
Sunday 09/13
$19
Monday 09/14
$19
Tuesday 09/15
$20
Wednesday 09/16
$17
Thursday 09/17
$17
Friday 09/18
$28
Saturday 09/19

The cheapest time to travel from Manchester to Bournemouth

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Manchester to Bournemouth, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $17, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Manchester to Bournemouth. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $20.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Manchester to Bournemouth, with $17. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $37.

How to save money travelling from Manchester 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 Manchester 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 Manchester 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 Manchester to Bournemouth are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Manchester and Bournemouth

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

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Manchester to Bournemouth? Compare all modes of transports from Manchester to Bournemouth.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Manchester to Bournemouth

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

FAQs about the Manchester to Bournemouth bus

How much does a Manchester Bournemouth bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $17 and takes 8h 58m to reach Bournemouth. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $17 and $78. 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 Manchester to Bournemouth each day?

Every day, the Manchester to Bournemouth bus route is served by approximately 19 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Manchester to Bournemouth is offered by National Express and takes 7h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $47. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Manchester to Bournemouth?

The earliest bus arriving in Bournemouth from Manchester starts at 8:30 AM. 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 Manchester to Bournemouth?

The latest bus trip departing from Manchester for Bournemouth starts at 11:55 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 Manchester Bournemouth route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Bournemouth?

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

What can I take with me on the Manchester 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 Manchester 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 Manchester 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 Manchester to Bournemouth on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Manchester 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 19 daily trips between Manchester 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 Manchester to Bournemouth?

Prices and availability for 19 trips between Manchester 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 Manchester to Bournemouth

Economy
Economy

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

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