Bus Canterbury to Bournemouth: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Canterbury to Bournemouth

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

today

$18

tomorrow

$18

Saturday

$26

Sunday

$18

Monday

$18

Tuesday

$18

Wednesday

$18

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 35m	12:50 PM	Canterbury	Bus Station	7:25 PM	Bournemouth	University	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 6/4/2026 12:50:00 PM to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/4/2026 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
National Express	6h 25m	1:00 PM	Canterbury	University of Kent	7:25 PM	Bournemouth	University	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 6/4/2026 1:00:00 PM to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/4/2026 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
National Express	7h 12m	5:38 AM	Canterbury	University of Kent	12:50 PM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 6/4/2026 5:38:00 AM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/4/2026 12:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 12m
National Express	6h 25m	7:40 AM	Canterbury	University of Kent	2:05 PM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 6/4/2026 7:40:00 AM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/4/2026 2:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
National Express	5h 45m	4:55 PM	Canterbury	University of Kent	10:40 PM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 6/4/2026 4:55:00 PM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/4/2026 10:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 50m	1:00 PM	Canterbury	University of Kent	7:50 PM	Bournemouth	University	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 6/5/2026 1:00:00 PM to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/5/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
National Express	6h 13m	2:25 PM	Canterbury	University of Kent	8:38 PM	Bournemouth	University	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 6/5/2026 2:25:00 PM to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/5/2026 8:38:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 13m
National Express	5h 33m	6:00 PM	Canterbury	University of Kent	11:33 PM	Bournemouth	University	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 6/5/2026 6:00:00 PM to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/5/2026 11:33:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 33m
National Express	5h 30m	5:50 PM	Canterbury	Bus Station	11:20 PM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 6/5/2026 5:50:00 PM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/5/2026 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
National Express	5h 5m	7:55 PM	Canterbury	Bus Station	1:00 AM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 6/5/2026 7:55:00 PM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/6/2026 1:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	5h 30m	5:50 PM	Canterbury	Bus Station	11:20 PM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 6/6/2026 5:50:00 PM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/6/2026 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
National Express	5h 20m	6:00 PM	Canterbury	University of Kent	11:20 PM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 6/6/2026 6:00:00 PM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/6/2026 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
National Express	5h 53m	2:25 PM	Canterbury	Bus Station	8:18 PM	Bournemouth	University	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 6/6/2026 2:25:00 PM to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/6/2026 8:18:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 53m
National Express	5h 43m	5:50 PM	Canterbury	Bus Station	11:33 PM	Bournemouth	University	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 6/6/2026 5:50:00 PM to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/6/2026 11:33:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 43m
National Express	5h 43m	2:35 PM	Canterbury	University of Kent	8:18 PM	Bournemouth	University	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 6/6/2026 2:35:00 PM to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/6/2026 8:18:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 43m

Did you know that if you travel from Canterbury to Bournemouth via Whistable, you can save more than $7? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  Save more than 27%
  
  5h 23m
  
  Canterbury
  
  6 mi
  
  6:10 PM
  
  Whistable
  Bus Stop
  
  11:33 PM
  
  Bournemouth
  University
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $19
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Stop, Whistable (United Kingdom) at 6/6/2026 6:10:00 PM to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/6/2026 11:33:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 23m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 0m	12:50 PM	Canterbury	Bus Station	7:50 PM	Bournemouth	University	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 6/7/2026 12:50:00 PM to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/7/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
National Express	5h 43m	5:50 PM	Canterbury	Bus Station	11:33 PM	Bournemouth	University	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 6/7/2026 5:50:00 PM to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/7/2026 11:33:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 43m
National Express	6h 50m	1:00 PM	Canterbury	University of Kent	7:50 PM	Bournemouth	University	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 6/7/2026 1:00:00 PM to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/7/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
National Express	5h 33m	6:00 PM	Canterbury	University of Kent	11:33 PM	Bournemouth	University	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 6/7/2026 6:00:00 PM to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/7/2026 11:33:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 33m
National Express	5h 53m	2:25 PM	Canterbury	Bus Station	8:18 PM	Bournemouth	University	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 6/7/2026 2:25:00 PM to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/7/2026 8:18:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 53m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 35m	1:00 PM	Canterbury	University of Kent	7:35 PM	Bournemouth	University	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 6/8/2026 1:00:00 PM to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/8/2026 7:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
National Express	6h 13m	2:25 PM	Canterbury	University of Kent	8:38 PM	Bournemouth	University	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 6/8/2026 2:25:00 PM to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/8/2026 8:38:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 13m
National Express	5h 33m	6:00 PM	Canterbury	University of Kent	11:33 PM	Bournemouth	University	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 6/8/2026 6:00:00 PM to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/8/2026 11:33:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 33m
National Express	6h 40m	7:00 AM	Canterbury	Bus Station	1:40 PM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 6/8/2026 7:00:00 AM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/8/2026 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
National Express	6h 10m	2:15 PM	Canterbury	Bus Station	8:25 PM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 6/8/2026 2:15:00 PM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/8/2026 8:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 35m	12:50 PM	Canterbury	Bus Station	7:25 PM	Bournemouth	University	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 6/9/2026 12:50:00 PM to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/9/2026 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
National Express	6h 25m	1:00 PM	Canterbury	University of Kent	7:25 PM	Bournemouth	University	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 6/9/2026 1:00:00 PM to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/9/2026 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
National Express	7h 20m	5:30 AM	Canterbury	Bus Station	12:50 PM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 6/9/2026 5:30:00 AM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/9/2026 12:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
National Express	5h 35m	6:50 PM	Canterbury	Bus Station	12:25 AM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 6/9/2026 6:50:00 PM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/10/2026 12:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
National Express	5h 55m	4:45 PM	Canterbury	Bus Station	10:40 PM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 6/9/2026 4:45:00 PM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/9/2026 10:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 25m	1:00 PM	Canterbury	University of Kent	7:25 PM	Bournemouth	University	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 6/10/2026 1:00:00 PM to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/10/2026 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
National Express	5h 35m	6:50 PM	Canterbury	Bus Station	12:25 AM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 6/10/2026 6:50:00 PM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/11/2026 12:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
National Express	6h 30m	10:20 AM	Canterbury	Bus Station	4:50 PM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 6/10/2026 10:20:00 AM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/10/2026 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
National Express	6h 13m	2:55 PM	Canterbury	University of Kent	9:08 PM	Bournemouth	University	Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 6/10/2026 2:55:00 PM to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/10/2026 9:08:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 13m
National Express	7h 20m	5:30 AM	Canterbury	Bus Station	12:50 PM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 6/10/2026 5:30:00 AM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/10/2026 12:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Canterbury to Bournemouth is $15 on 6/22/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Canterbury and Bournemouth

See here how frequent the connections between Canterbury and Bournemouth are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 26 daily buses from Canterbury to Bournemouth. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 20 daily coaches between Canterbury and Bournemouth.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 78 buses from Canterbury to Bournemouth, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Canterbury and Bournemouth, with 22 offers.

Facts about the bus from Canterbury to Bournemouth

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 23 times every day by bus from Canterbury to Bournemouth in one click! Book your bus ticket from Canterbury to Bournemouth starting from $15!

Cheapest Bus	$15
Fastest Bus	4h 57m
Earliest Bus	4:20 AM
Latest Bus	7:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	23 Ø
Distance	134.4 miles
Bus Companies	National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Canterbury to Bournemouth

Every day, 23 buses from 1 bus companies leave Canterbury for Bournemouth: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 06/04/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 05/31

Monday 06/01

Tuesday 06/02

Wednesday 06/03

Thursday 06/04

$26

Friday 06/05

$26

Saturday 06/06

$26

Sunday 06/07

$27

Monday 06/08

$26

Tuesday 06/09

$26

Wednesday 06/10

$26

Thursday 06/11

$18

Friday 06/12

$26

Saturday 06/13

$29

Sunday 06/14

$33

Monday 06/15

$30

Tuesday 06/16

$19

Wednesday 06/17

$26

Thursday 06/18

$26

Friday 06/19

$26

Saturday 06/20

$29

Sunday 06/21

$22

Monday 06/22

$15

Tuesday 06/23

$18

Wednesday 06/24

$16

Thursday 06/25

$26

Friday 06/26

$26

Saturday 06/27

The cheapest time to travel from Canterbury to Bournemouth

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Canterbury to Bournemouth, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $15, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Canterbury to Bournemouth. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $26.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Canterbury to Bournemouth, with $15. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $22.

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

All bus stations and stops in Canterbury and Bournemouth

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

Bus Station

Gravel Walk 14

Park and Ride

New Dover Road

University of Kent

University Road

Central Bus Station

Bournemouth Bus Station

University

Fern Barrow

Westbourne

Poole Rd

Square

Gervis Pl 9

Pier

Exeter Road

Service and Comfort on the bus from Canterbury to Bournemouth

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

FAQs about the Canterbury to Bournemouth bus

How much does a Canterbury Bournemouth bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $15 and takes 6h 13m to reach Bournemouth. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $15 and $38. 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 Canterbury to Bournemouth each day?

Every day, the Canterbury to Bournemouth bus route is served by approximately 23 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Canterbury to Bournemouth is offered by National Express and takes 4h 57m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $29. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Canterbury to Bournemouth?

The earliest bus arriving in Bournemouth from Canterbury starts at 4:20 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 Canterbury to Bournemouth?

The latest bus trip departing from Canterbury for Bournemouth starts at 7:00 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 Canterbury Bournemouth route?

When traveling by bus from Canterbury 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 Canterbury and Bournemouth?

You can check all the direct connections between Canterbury 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 Canterbury 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 Canterbury 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 Canterbury 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 Canterbury to Bournemouth on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Canterbury 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 23 daily trips between Canterbury 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 Canterbury to Bournemouth?

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Canterbury and to Bournemouth

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Canterbury and to Bournemouth. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!