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Compare all timetables for the bus from Cardiff to Bournemouth

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

today
$19
tomorrow
$17
Thursday
$20
Friday
$17
Saturday
$18
Sunday
$20
Monday

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 45m 6:45 AM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop 2:30 PM Bournemouth Central Bus Station  Economy $19
FlixBus 9h 20m 2:50 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop 12:10 AM Bournemouth Central Bus Station  Economy $19
National Express 7h 15m 3:20 AM Cardiff University 10:35 AM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $20
National Express 7h 10m 3:25 AM Cardiff Gabalfa Interchange 10:35 AM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $20
FlixBus 8h 25m 4:45 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop 1:10 AM Bournemouth Central Bus Station  Economy $20

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 2m 3:53 PM Cardiff University 11:55 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $17
National Express 7h 57m 3:58 PM Cardiff Gabalfa Interchange 11:55 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $17
National Express 7h 15m 3:20 AM Cardiff University 10:35 AM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $20
FlixBus 7h 50m 10:40 AM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop 6:30 PM Bournemouth Central Bus Station  Economy $20
FlixBus 9h 20m 2:50 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop 12:10 AM Bournemouth Central Bus Station  Economy $20

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 2m 3:53 PM Cardiff University 11:55 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $20
National Express 7h 57m 3:58 PM Cardiff Gabalfa Interchange 11:55 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $20
National Express 7h 42m 11:43 AM Cardiff Gabalfa Interchange 7:25 PM Bournemouth University  Economy $22
FlixBus 7h 45m 6:45 AM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop 2:30 PM Bournemouth Central Bus Station  Economy $23
FlixBus 9h 20m 2:50 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop 12:10 AM Bournemouth Central Bus Station  Economy $25
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Bournemouth via Bristol, you can save more than $2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      8h 30m
      0
      4:30 PM
      Cardiff
      Coach Station
      5:50 PM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $4
      • Waiting Time 1h 10m
    • National Express
      6h 0m
      0
      7:00 PM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      1:00 AM
      Bournemouth
      Train Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $14
    Travel time is 0h 48m longer, but you will save $2

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 35m 6:05 AM Cardiff University 1:40 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $17
National Express 7h 30m 6:10 AM Cardiff Gabalfa Interchange 1:40 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $17
National Express 7h 25m 3:55 PM Cardiff University 11:20 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $19
FlixBus 7h 45m 6:45 AM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop 2:30 PM Bournemouth Central Bus Station  Economy $25
FlixBus 6h 55m 8:45 AM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop 3:40 PM Bournemouth Central Bus Station  Economy $25

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 20m 4:00 PM Cardiff Coach Station 11:20 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $18
National Express 7h 30m 4:55 PM Cardiff University 12:25 AM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $20
National Express 7h 20m 5:40 PM Cardiff University 1:00 AM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $20
FlixBus 6h 55m 8:45 AM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop 3:40 PM Bournemouth Central Bus Station  Economy $25
FlixBus 7h 45m 6:45 AM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop 2:30 PM Bournemouth Central Bus Station  Economy $26

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 0m 3:20 AM Cardiff University 10:20 AM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $20
National Express 6h 55m 3:25 AM Cardiff Gabalfa Interchange 10:20 AM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $20
National Express 7h 15m 4:55 AM Cardiff University 12:10 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $23
National Express 7h 10m 5:00 AM Cardiff Gabalfa Interchange 12:10 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $23
National Express 7h 15m 5:45 PM Cardiff Gabalfa Interchange 1:00 AM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $24
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Bournemouth via Bristol, you can save more than $2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      8h 30m
      0
      4:30 PM
      Cardiff
      Coach Station
      5:50 PM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $4
      • Waiting Time 1h 10m
    • National Express
      6h 0m
      0
      7:00 PM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      1:00 AM
      Bournemouth
      Train Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $14
    Travel time is 1h 35m longer, but you will save $2

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Cardiff to Bournemouth is $17 on 1/28/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Cardiff and Bournemouth

See here how frequent the connections between Cardiff and Bournemouth are, during different times and days of the week.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 61 daily buses from Cardiff to Bournemouth. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 45 daily coaches between Cardiff and Bournemouth.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 125 buses from Cardiff to Bournemouth, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Cardiff and Bournemouth, with 36 offers.

Facts about the bus from Cardiff to Bournemouth

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 52 times every day by bus from Cardiff to Bournemouth in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cardiff to Bournemouth starting from $17!

Cheapest Bus $17
Fastest Bus 5h 35m
Earliest Bus 3:20 AM
Latest Bus 7:58 PM
Daily Bus Routes 52 Ø
Distance 77.1 miles
Bus Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Cardiff to Bournemouth

Every day, 52 buses from 2 bus companies leave Cardiff for Bournemouth: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 01/27/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 01/25
Monday 01/26
Tuesday 01/27
$23
Wednesday 01/28
$17
Thursday 01/29
$26
Friday 01/30
$17
Saturday 01/31
$20
Sunday 02/01
$32
Monday 02/02
Tuesday 02/03
$22
Wednesday 02/04
$17
Thursday 02/05
$18
Friday 02/06
$17
Saturday 02/07
$17
Sunday 02/08
$19
Monday 02/09
$17
Tuesday 02/10
$21
Wednesday 02/11
$19
Thursday 02/12
$17
Friday 02/13
$19
Saturday 02/14
$18
Sunday 02/15
Monday 02/16
Tuesday 02/17
Wednesday 02/18
Thursday 02/19
$18
Friday 02/20
$17
Saturday 02/21

The cheapest time to travel from Cardiff to Bournemouth

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cardiff to Bournemouth, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $17, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cardiff to Bournemouth. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $19.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cardiff to Bournemouth, with $17. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $20.

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

All bus stations and stops in Cardiff and Bournemouth

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Cardiff to Bournemouth

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

FAQs about the Cardiff to Bournemouth bus

How much does a Cardiff 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 2m to reach Bournemouth. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $17 and $113. 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 Cardiff to Bournemouth each day?

Every day, the Cardiff to Bournemouth bus route is served by approximately 52 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Cardiff to Bournemouth is offered by National Express and takes 5h 35m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $49. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cardiff to Bournemouth?

The earliest bus arriving in Bournemouth from Cardiff starts at 3:20 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 Cardiff to Bournemouth?

The latest bus trip departing from Cardiff for Bournemouth starts at 7:58 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 Cardiff Bournemouth route?

When traveling by bus from Cardiff 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 Cardiff and Bournemouth?

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

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Cardiff 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 52 daily trips between Cardiff 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 Cardiff to Bournemouth?

Prices and availability for 52 trips between Cardiff 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 Cardiff to Bournemouth

Economy
Economy

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

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