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Compare all timetables for the bus from Reading to Bournemouth

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

today
$25
tomorrow
$25
Thursday
$36
Friday
$36
Saturday
$30
Sunday
$37
Monday
$37

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 5h 20m 3:35 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 8:55 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $25
National Express 5h 45m 4:20 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 10:05 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $31
National Express 3h 35m 5:55 AM Reading Central Station 9:30 AM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $49
National Express 3h 22m 8:33 PM Reading Central Station 11:55 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $49
National Express 3h 14m 8:21 AM Reading Central Station 11:35 AM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $55

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 5h 45m 4:20 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 10:05 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $25
National Express 5h 20m 3:35 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 8:55 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $26
National Express 3h 35m 5:55 AM Reading Central Station 9:30 AM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $49
National Express 3h 14m 8:21 AM Reading Central Station 11:35 AM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $49
National Express 3h 40m 12:25 PM Reading Central Station 4:05 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $49

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 5h 45m 4:20 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 10:05 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $36
National Express 5h 20m 3:35 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 8:55 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $40
National Express 3h 22m 8:33 PM Reading Central Station 11:55 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $55
National Express 3h 35m 5:55 AM Reading Central Station 9:30 AM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $64
National Express 3h 40m 12:25 PM Reading Central Station 4:05 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $64
  • Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Bournemouth via London Heathrow Airport, you can save more than $7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      3h 20m
      0
      6:10 AM
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      6:50 AM
      London Heathrow Airport
      London Heathrow Airport
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $16
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • National Express
      2h 10m
      0
      7:20 AM
      London Heathrow Airport
      Heathrow Bus Station
      9:30 AM
      Bournemouth
      Train Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $13
    Travel Time is 0h 2m shorter, and you will save $7

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 5h 35m 3:45 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 9:20 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $36
National Express 6h 5m 4:30 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 10:35 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $37
National Express 4h 2m 11:03 PM Reading Central Station 3:05 AM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $76
National Express 3h 35m 5:55 AM Reading Central Station 9:30 AM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $80
National Express 3h 14m 8:21 AM Reading Central Station 11:35 AM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $80
  • Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Bournemouth via London Heathrow Airport, you can save more than $8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      3h 10m
      0
      6:10 AM
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      6:50 AM
      London Heathrow Airport
      Heathrow Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $15
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • National Express
      2h 0m
      0
      7:20 AM
      London Heathrow Airport
      Heathrow Bus Station
      9:20 AM
      Bournemouth
      Train Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $13
    Travel Time is 0h 4m shorter, and you will save $8

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 5h 25m 4:20 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 9:45 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $30
National Express 5h 30m 3:35 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 9:05 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $31
National Express 3h 25m 5:55 AM Reading Central Station 9:20 AM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $49
National Express 3h 42m 12:23 PM Reading Central Station 4:05 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $49
National Express 3h 32m 3:03 PM Reading Central Station 6:35 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $49

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 5h 25m 4:20 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 9:45 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $37
National Express 5h 30m 3:35 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 9:05 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $39
National Express 3h 22m 9:03 PM Reading Central Station 12:25 AM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $55
National Express 3h 39m 10:56 AM Reading Central Station 2:35 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $64
National Express 3h 39m 2:56 PM Reading Central Station 6:35 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $64
  • Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Bournemouth via London Heathrow Airport, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      3h 10m
      0
      6:10 AM
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      6:50 AM
      London Heathrow Airport
      Heathrow Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $15
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • National Express
      2h 0m
      0
      7:20 AM
      London Heathrow Airport
      Heathrow Bus Station
      9:20 AM
      Bournemouth
      Train Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $13
    Travel Time is 0h 12m shorter, and you will save $9

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 5h 25m 4:20 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 9:45 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $37
National Express 5h 30m 3:35 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 9:05 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $41
National Express 3h 23m 5:57 AM Reading Central Station 9:20 AM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $55
National Express 3h 28m 7:57 AM Reading Central Station 11:25 AM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $55
National Express 3h 22m 9:03 PM Reading Central Station 12:25 AM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $55
  • Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Bournemouth via London Heathrow Airport, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      3h 10m
      0
      6:10 AM
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      6:50 AM
      London Heathrow Airport
      Heathrow Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $15
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • National Express
      2h 0m
      0
      7:20 AM
      London Heathrow Airport
      Heathrow Bus Station
      9:20 AM
      Bournemouth
      Train Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $13
    Travel Time is 0h 12m shorter, and you will save $9

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Reading to Bournemouth is $21 on 9/6/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Reading and Bournemouth

See here how frequent the connections between Reading and Bournemouth are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 14 daily buses from Reading to Bournemouth. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 12 daily coaches between Reading and Bournemouth.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 39 buses from Reading to Bournemouth, while Night sees the fewest connections between Reading and Bournemouth, with 7 offers.

Facts about the bus from Reading to Bournemouth

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 13 times every day by bus from Reading to Bournemouth in one click! Book your bus ticket from Reading to Bournemouth starting from $21!

Cheapest Bus $21
Fastest Bus 3h 4m
Earliest Bus 5:55 AM
Latest Bus 11:03 PM
Daily Bus Routes 13 Ø
Distance 64.5 miles
Bus Companies National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Reading to Bournemouth

Every day, 13 buses from 1 bus companies leave Reading 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
$49
Wednesday 08/26
$25
Thursday 08/27
$36
Friday 08/28
$36
Saturday 08/29
$30
Sunday 08/30
$37
Monday 08/31
$37
Tuesday 09/01
$24
Wednesday 09/02
$49
Thursday 09/03
$49
Friday 09/04
$49
Saturday 09/05
$49
Sunday 09/06
$21
Monday 09/07
$21
Tuesday 09/08
$49
Wednesday 09/09
$24
Thursday 09/10
$24
Friday 09/11
$21
Saturday 09/12
$25
Sunday 09/13
$21
Monday 09/14
$49
Tuesday 09/15
$49
Wednesday 09/16
$22
Thursday 09/17
$22
Friday 09/18
$22
Saturday 09/19

The cheapest time to travel from Reading to Bournemouth

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Reading to Bournemouth, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $21, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Reading to Bournemouth. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $25.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Reading to Bournemouth, with $21. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $49.

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

All bus stations and stops in Reading and Bournemouth

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Reading 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 Reading to Bournemouth? Compare all modes of transports from Reading to Bournemouth.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Reading to Bournemouth

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

FAQs about the Reading to Bournemouth bus

How much does a Reading Bournemouth bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $21 and takes 5h 20m to reach Bournemouth. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $21 and $80. 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 Reading to Bournemouth each day?

Every day, the Reading to Bournemouth bus route is served by approximately 13 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Reading to Bournemouth is offered by National Express and takes 3h 4m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $61. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Reading to Bournemouth?

The earliest bus arriving in Bournemouth from Reading starts at 5:55 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 Reading to Bournemouth?

The latest bus trip departing from Reading for Bournemouth starts at 11:03 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 Reading Bournemouth route?

When traveling by bus from Reading to Bournemouth, passengers can travel with 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 Reading and Bournemouth?

You can check all the direct connections between Reading 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.

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

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Reading 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 13 daily trips between Reading 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 Reading to Bournemouth?

Prices and availability for 13 trips between Reading 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 Reading to Bournemouth

Economy
Economy

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

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