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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
$22
tomorrow
$20
Wednesday
$22
Thursday
$22
Friday
$26
Saturday
$24
Sunday
$24

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 25m 8:50 AM Canterbury Bus Station 3:15 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $22
National Express 6h 10m 2:15 PM Canterbury Bus Station 8:25 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $22
National Express 5h 30m 5:50 PM Canterbury Bus Station 11:20 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $22
National Express 6h 15m 9:00 AM Canterbury University of Kent 3:15 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $22
National Express 6h 0m 2:25 PM Canterbury University of Kent 8:25 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $22

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 20m 5:30 AM Canterbury Bus Station 12:50 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $20
National Express 7h 12m 5:38 AM Canterbury University of Kent 12:50 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $20
National Express 6h 30m 10:20 AM Canterbury Bus Station 4:50 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $22
National Express 5h 35m 6:50 PM Canterbury Bus Station 12:25 AM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $22
National Express 6h 20m 10:30 AM Canterbury University of Kent 4:50 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $22

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 20m 5:30 AM Canterbury Bus Station 12:50 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $22
National Express 6h 30m 10:20 AM Canterbury Bus Station 4:50 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $22
National Express 5h 35m 6:50 PM Canterbury Bus Station 12:25 AM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $22
National Express 7h 12m 5:38 AM Canterbury University of Kent 12:50 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $22
National Express 6h 20m 10:30 AM Canterbury University of Kent 4:50 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $22

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 20m 5:30 AM Canterbury Bus Station 12:50 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $22
National Express 5h 35m 6:50 PM Canterbury Bus Station 12:25 AM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $22
National Express 7h 12m 5:38 AM Canterbury University of Kent 12:50 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $22
National Express 5h 25m 7:00 PM Canterbury University of Kent 12:25 AM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $22
National Express 6h 35m 7:30 AM Canterbury Bus Station 2:05 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $23

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 40m 5:30 AM Canterbury Bus Station 12:10 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $26
National Express 6h 32m 5:38 AM Canterbury University of Kent 12:10 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $26
National Express 6h 15m 4:20 AM Canterbury Bus Station 10:35 AM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $27
National Express 7h 5m 10:50 AM Canterbury Bus Station 5:55 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $27
National Express 5h 5m 7:55 PM Canterbury Bus Station 1:00 AM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $27
  • Did you know that if you travel from Canterbury to Bournemouth via Whistable, you can save more than $3? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 12%
      4h 50m
      Canterbury
      6 mi
      8:10 PM
      Whistable
      Bus Stop
      1:00 AM
      Bournemouth
      Train Station
      0 mi
      National Express
      Economy
      $23

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 0m 4:20 AM Canterbury Bus Station 10:20 AM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $24
National Express 5h 52m 4:28 AM Canterbury University of Kent 10:20 AM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $24
National Express 5h 55m 12:50 PM Canterbury Bus Station 6:45 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $27
National Express 5h 45m 1:00 PM Canterbury University of Kent 6:45 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $27
National Express 6h 0m 6:10 AM Canterbury Bus Station 12:10 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $29
  • Did you know that if you travel from Canterbury to Bournemouth via Whistable, you can save more than $1? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 4%
      5h 42m
      Canterbury
      6 mi
      4:38 AM
      Whistable
      Bus Stop
      10:20 AM
      Bournemouth
      Train Station
      0 mi
      National Express
      Economy
      $23

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 0m 6:10 AM Canterbury Bus Station 12:10 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $24
National Express 5h 53m 6:17 AM Canterbury University of Kent 12:10 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $24
National Express 6h 0m 4:20 AM Canterbury Bus Station 10:20 AM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $27
National Express 5h 52m 4:28 AM Canterbury University of Kent 10:20 AM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $27
National Express 6h 15m 9:00 AM Canterbury Bus Station 3:15 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $29
  • Did you know that if you travel from Canterbury to Bournemouth via Whistable, you can save more than $1? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 4%
      5h 43m
      Canterbury
      6 mi
      6:27 AM
      Whistable
      Bus Stop
      12:10 PM
      Bournemouth
      Train Station
      0 mi
      National Express
      Economy
      $23

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Canterbury to Bournemouth is $18 on 5/12/2026. 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 75 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 $18!

Cheapest Bus $18
Fastest Bus 4h 57m
Earliest Bus 4:20 AM
Latest Bus 8:03 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 04/20/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 04/19
Monday 04/20
$22
Tuesday 04/21
$20
Wednesday 04/22
$22
Thursday 04/23
$23
Friday 04/24
$30
Saturday 04/25
$51
Sunday 04/26
$51
Monday 04/27
$22
Tuesday 04/28
$20
Wednesday 04/29
$22
Thursday 04/30
$23
Friday 05/01
$22
Saturday 05/02
$22
Sunday 05/03
$29
Monday 05/04
$22
Tuesday 05/05
$23
Wednesday 05/06
Thursday 05/07
Friday 05/08
$22
Saturday 05/09
$24
Sunday 05/10
$29
Monday 05/11
$25
Tuesday 05/12
$18
Wednesday 05/13
$23
Thursday 05/14
$18
Friday 05/15
$18
Saturday 05/16

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 $18, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Canterbury to Bournemouth. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $24.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Canterbury to Bournemouth, with $18. 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.

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 $18 and takes 7h 20m 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 $18 and $52. 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 $23. 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 8:03 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 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?

Prices and availability for 23 trips between Canterbury 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 Canterbury to Bournemouth

Economy
Economy

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

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