Bus Edinburgh to Bournemouth: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Edinburgh to Bournemouth

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

today

$71

tomorrow

$54

Sunday

$77

Monday

$48

Tuesday

$48

Wednesday

$48

Thursday

$55

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	16h 20m	11:40 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	4:00 PM	Bournemouth	Central Bus Station	Economy	$71	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 11:40:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 4:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 20m
National Express	14h 25m	10:35 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	1:00 AM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$81	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 10:35:00 AM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 1:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 25m
FlixBus	15h 50m	10:40 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	2:30 PM	Bournemouth	Central Bus Station	Economy	$93	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 10:40:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m
National Express	11h 20m	10:00 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	9:20 AM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$103	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 10:00:00 PM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 9:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $103 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 20m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	14h 25m	10:35 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	1:00 AM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 10:35:00 AM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 1:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 25m
FlixBus	16h 20m	11:40 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	4:00 PM	Bournemouth	Central Bus Station	Economy	$64	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 11:40:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 4:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 20m
National Express	14h 0m	11:45 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	1:45 AM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$71	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 11:45:00 AM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 1:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m
FlixBus	15h 50m	10:40 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	2:30 PM	Bournemouth	Central Bus Station	Economy	$77	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 10:40:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m
National Express	11h 20m	10:00 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	9:20 AM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$111	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 10:00:00 PM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 9:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $111 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	16h 20m	11:40 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	4:00 PM	Bournemouth	Central Bus Station	Economy	$77	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 11:40:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 4:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 20m
National Express	14h 25m	10:35 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	1:00 AM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$83	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 10:35:00 AM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 1:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $83 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 25m
National Express	14h 0m	11:45 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	1:45 AM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$89	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 11:45:00 AM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 1:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $89 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m
National Express	11h 30m	10:00 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	9:30 AM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$96	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 10:00:00 PM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $96 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
FlixBus	15h 50m	10:40 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	2:30 PM	Bournemouth	Central Bus Station	Economy	$101	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 10:40:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Bournemouth via Carlisle, you can save more than $22? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  15h 40m
  
  0
  
  10:00 PM
  
  Edinburgh
  Central bus station
  
  12:25 AM
  
  Carlisle
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $13
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 10:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 12:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
- National Express
  
  12h 50m
  
  0
  
  12:50 AM
  
  Carlisle
  Bus Station
  
  1:40 PM
  
  Bournemouth
  Train Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $42
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 12:50:00 AM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 50m
Travel time is 4h 10m longer, but you will save $22

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	14h 25m	10:35 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	1:00 AM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$48	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 10:35:00 AM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 1:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 25m
FlixBus	15h 50m	10:40 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	2:30 PM	Bournemouth	Central Bus Station	Economy	$65	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 10:40:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m
FlixBus	16h 20m	11:40 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	4:00 PM	Bournemouth	Central Bus Station	Economy	$68	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 11:40:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 4:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $68 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 20m
National Express	11h 30m	10:00 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	9:30 AM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$99	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 10:00:00 PM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $99 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	13h 50m	10:35 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	12:25 AM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$48	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 10:35:00 AM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 12:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 50m
FlixBus	15h 50m	10:40 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	2:30 PM	Bournemouth	Central Bus Station	Economy	$66	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 10:40:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m
FlixBus	16h 20m	11:40 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	4:00 PM	Bournemouth	Central Bus Station	Economy	$67	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 11:40:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 4:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 20m
National Express	11h 30m	10:00 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	9:30 AM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$93	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 10:00:00 PM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	13h 50m	10:35 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	12:25 AM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$48	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 10:35:00 AM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 12:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 50m
FlixBus	15h 50m	10:40 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	2:30 PM	Bournemouth	Central Bus Station	Economy	$64	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 10:40:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m
FlixBus	16h 20m	11:40 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	4:00 PM	Bournemouth	Central Bus Station	Economy	$67	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 11:40:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 4:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 20m
National Express	11h 30m	10:00 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	9:30 AM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$93	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 10:00:00 PM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	13h 50m	10:35 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	12:25 AM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$55	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 10:35:00 AM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 12:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 50m
FlixBus	15h 50m	10:40 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	2:30 PM	Bournemouth	Central Bus Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 10:40:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m
FlixBus	16h 20m	11:40 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	4:00 PM	Bournemouth	Central Bus Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 11:40:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 4:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 20m
National Express	11h 30m	10:00 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	9:30 AM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$102	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 10:00:00 PM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $102 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Edinburgh to Bournemouth is $42 on 12/3/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Edinburgh and Bournemouth

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily buses from Edinburgh to Bournemouth. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Edinburgh and Bournemouth.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 21 buses from Edinburgh to Bournemouth, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Edinburgh and Bournemouth, with 9 offers.

Facts about the bus from Edinburgh to Bournemouth

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 4 times every day by bus from Edinburgh to Bournemouth in one click! Book your bus ticket from Edinburgh to Bournemouth starting from $42!

Cheapest Bus	$42
Fastest Bus	11h 20m
Earliest Bus	10:35 AM
Latest Bus	11:40 PM
Daily Bus Routes	4 Ø
Distance	365.7 miles
Bus Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Edinburgh to Bournemouth

Every day, 4 buses from 2 bus companies leave Edinburgh 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

$71

Saturday 12/06

$54

Sunday 12/07

$77

Monday 12/08

$48

Tuesday 12/09

$48

Wednesday 12/10

$48

Thursday 12/11

$55

Friday 12/12

$67

Saturday 12/13

$66

Sunday 12/14

$71

Monday 12/15

$57

Tuesday 12/16

$56

Wednesday 12/17

$62

Thursday 12/18

$71

Friday 12/19

$89

Saturday 12/20

$73

Sunday 12/21

$83

Monday 12/22

$84

Tuesday 12/23

$101

Wednesday 12/24

$133

Thursday 12/25

$122

Friday 12/26

$109

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Edinburgh to Bournemouth

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

With a price starting from $48, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Edinburgh to Bournemouth. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $71.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Edinburgh to Bournemouth, with $48. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $56.

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

All bus stations and stops in Edinburgh and Bournemouth

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

Central bus station

Multrees Walk 13-14

St Andrew Square

St Andrew's House Station

Edinburgh St Andrew's House Edinburgh St Andrew's House

Edingburgh - Queensferry Street

N St David St

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 Edinburgh to Bournemouth

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

FAQs about the Edinburgh to Bournemouth bus

How much does a Edinburgh Bournemouth bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $42 and takes 14h 25m to reach Bournemouth. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $42 and $111. 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 Edinburgh to Bournemouth each day?

Every day, the Edinburgh to Bournemouth bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Edinburgh to Bournemouth is offered by National Express and takes 11h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $103. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Edinburgh to Bournemouth?

The earliest bus arriving in Bournemouth from Edinburgh starts at 10:35 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 Edinburgh to Bournemouth?

The latest bus trip departing from Edinburgh for Bournemouth starts at 11:40 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 Edinburgh Bournemouth route?

When traveling by bus from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh and Bournemouth?

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Edinburgh and to Bournemouth

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