Bus Cheltenham to Bournemouth: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Cheltenham to Bournemouth

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

today

$29

tomorrow

$25

Sunday

Monday

$22

Tuesday

Wednesday

$27

Thursday

$21

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 30m	4:50 PM	Cheltenham	Royal Well Bus Station	11:20 PM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Bus Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 4:50:00 PM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
FlixBus	7h 30m	11:05 AM	Cheltenham	Royal Well Bus Station	6:35 PM	Bournemouth	Central Bus Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Royal Well Bus Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 11:05:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
National Express	6h 25m	6:00 PM	Cheltenham	Royal Well Bus Station	12:25 AM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$34	A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Bus Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 6:00:00 PM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 12:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
National Express	6h 43m	4:50 PM	Cheltenham	Royal Well Bus Station	11:33 PM	Bournemouth	University	Economy	$34	A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Bus Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 4:50:00 PM to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 11:33:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 43m
FlixBus	8h 25m	3:40 PM	Cheltenham	Royal Well Bus Station	12:05 AM	Bournemouth	Central Bus Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Royal Well Bus Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 3:40:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from Cheltenham to Bournemouth via Gloucester, you can save more than $2? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  Save more than 7%
  
  7h 10m
  
  Cheltenham
  
  7 mi
  
  4:10 PM
  
  Gloucester
  Longlevens
  
  11:20 PM
  
  Bournemouth
  Train Station
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $27
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Longlevens, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 4:10:00 PM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
Did you know that if you travel from Cheltenham to Bournemouth via Gloucester, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  7h 40m
  
  0
  
  6:05 PM
  
  Cheltenham
  Royal Well Bus Station
  
  6:25 PM
  
  Gloucester
  Transport Hub
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $3
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Bus Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 6:05:00 PM to Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 20m
- National Express
  
  6h 45m
  
  0
  
  7:00 PM
  
  Gloucester
  Transport Hub
  
  1:45 AM
  
  Bournemouth
  Train Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $23
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 7:00:00 PM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 1:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
Travel time is 1h 15m longer, but you will save $3

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 10m	7:35 PM	Cheltenham	Royal Well Bus Station	1:45 AM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Bus Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 7:35:00 PM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 1:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
National Express	6h 15m	6:10 PM	Cheltenham	Royal Well Bus Station	12:25 AM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$34	A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Bus Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 6:10:00 PM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 12:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
National Express	6h 20m	5:00 PM	Cheltenham	Royal Well Bus Station	11:20 PM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Bus Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 5:00:00 PM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
National Express	6h 33m	5:00 PM	Cheltenham	Royal Well Bus Station	11:33 PM	Bournemouth	University	Economy	$48	A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Bus Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 5:00:00 PM to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 11:33:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 33m
National Express	6h 25m	10:45 AM	Cheltenham	Royal Well Bus Station	5:10 PM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$51	A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Bus Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 10:45:00 AM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 30m	4:50 PM	Cheltenham	Royal Well Bus Station	11:20 PM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Bus Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 4:50:00 PM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
FlixBus	8h 25m	3:40 PM	Cheltenham	Royal Well Bus Station	12:05 AM	Bournemouth	Central Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Royal Well Bus Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 3:40:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
FlixBus	7h 30m	11:05 AM	Cheltenham	Royal Well Bus Station	6:35 PM	Bournemouth	Central Bus Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Royal Well Bus Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 11:05:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
National Express	6h 43m	4:50 PM	Cheltenham	Royal Well Bus Station	11:33 PM	Bournemouth	University	Economy	$25	A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Bus Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 4:50:00 PM to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 11:33:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 43m
FlixBus	9h 5m	5:25 AM	Cheltenham	Royal Well Bus Station	2:30 PM	Bournemouth	Central Bus Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Royal Well Bus Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 5:25:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 45m	7:00 PM	Cheltenham	Royal Well Bus Station	1:45 AM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Bus Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 7:00:00 PM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 1:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
National Express	7h 53m	1:15 PM	Cheltenham	Royal Well Bus Station	9:08 PM	Bournemouth	University	Economy	$34	A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Bus Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 1:15:00 PM to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 9:08:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 53m
National Express	5h 35m	4:30 PM	Cheltenham	Royal Well Bus Station	10:05 PM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Bus Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 4:30:00 PM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 10:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
National Express	8h 40m	10:45 AM	Cheltenham	Royal Well Bus Station	7:25 PM	Bournemouth	University	Economy	$51	A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Bus Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 10:45:00 AM to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
National Express	5h 15m	6:20 AM	Cheltenham	Royal Well Bus Station	11:35 AM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Bus Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 6:20:00 AM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 11:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Cheltenham to Bournemouth via Swindon, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  7h 30m
  
  0
  
  11:05 AM
  
  Cheltenham
  Royal Well Bus Station
  
  12:05 PM
  
  Swindon
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $5
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Royal Well Bus Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 11:05:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Swindon (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 12:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
- FlixBus
  
  6h 25m
  
  0
  
  12:10 PM
  
  Swindon
  Central Bus Station
  
  6:35 PM
  
  Bournemouth
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $18
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Swindon (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 12:10:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
Travel time is 2h 15m longer, but you will save $4

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 30m	11:05 AM	Cheltenham	Royal Well Bus Station	6:35 PM	Bournemouth	Central Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Royal Well Bus Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 11:05:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
FlixBus	8h 25m	3:40 PM	Cheltenham	Royal Well Bus Station	12:05 AM	Bournemouth	Central Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Royal Well Bus Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 3:40:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
FlixBus	9h 5m	5:25 AM	Cheltenham	Royal Well Bus Station	2:30 PM	Bournemouth	Central Bus Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Royal Well Bus Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 5:25:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
National Express	6h 45m	7:00 PM	Cheltenham	Royal Well Bus Station	1:45 AM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Bus Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 7:00:00 PM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 1:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
National Express	7h 53m	1:15 PM	Cheltenham	Royal Well Bus Station	9:08 PM	Bournemouth	University	Economy	$38	A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Bus Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 1:15:00 PM to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 9:08:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 53m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Cheltenham to Bournemouth is $20 on 12/3/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Cheltenham and Bournemouth

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

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 17 daily buses from Cheltenham to Bournemouth. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 9 daily coaches between Cheltenham and Bournemouth.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 29 buses from Cheltenham to Bournemouth, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Cheltenham and Bournemouth, with 8 offers.

Facts about the bus from Cheltenham to Bournemouth

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 13 times every day by bus from Cheltenham to Bournemouth in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cheltenham to Bournemouth starting from $20!

Cheapest Bus	$20
Fastest Bus	5h 0m
Earliest Bus	3:00 AM
Latest Bus	7:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	13 Ø
Distance	82.3 miles
Bus Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Cheltenham to Bournemouth

Every day, 13 buses from 2 bus companies leave Cheltenham for Bournemouth: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

$29

Saturday 12/06

$25

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

$22

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

$34

Thursday 12/11

$21

Friday 12/12

Saturday 12/13

$34

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

$23

Saturday 12/20

$38

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Cheltenham to Bournemouth

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

With a price starting from $21, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cheltenham to Bournemouth. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $27.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cheltenham to Bournemouth, with $21. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $25.

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

All bus stations and stops in Cheltenham and Bournemouth

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

Arle Court

A40 Gloucester Rd

Royal Well Bus Station

Royal Well Rd

Racecourse

Evesham Rd

Charlton Kings

Cirencester Rd

GCHQ Bus Station

Central Bus Station

Bournemouth Bus Station

University

Fern Barrow

Westbourne

Poole Rd

Pier

Exeter Road

Square

Gervis Pl 9

Service and Comfort on the bus from Cheltenham to Bournemouth

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

FAQs about the Cheltenham to Bournemouth bus

How much does a Cheltenham Bournemouth bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $20 and takes 8h 25m to reach Bournemouth. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $20 and $87. 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 Cheltenham to Bournemouth each day?

Every day, the Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham to Bournemouth take?

The fastest bus from Cheltenham to Bournemouth is offered by National Express and takes 5h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $77. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cheltenham to Bournemouth?

The earliest bus arriving in Bournemouth from Cheltenham starts at 3:00 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 Cheltenham to Bournemouth?

The latest bus trip departing from Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham Bournemouth route?

When traveling by bus from Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham and Bournemouth?

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Cheltenham and to Bournemouth

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