Bus Manchester to Bournemouth: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Manchester to Bournemouth

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

today

$40

tomorrow

$33

Sunday

$40

Monday

$29

Tuesday

$20

Wednesday

$24

Thursday

$24

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 43m	10:55 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	8:38 PM	Bournemouth	University	Economy	$40	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 6/12/2026 10:55:00 AM to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/12/2026 8:38:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 43m
National Express	9h 13m	2:20 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	11:33 PM	Bournemouth	University	Economy	$40	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 6/12/2026 2:20:00 PM to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/12/2026 11:33:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 13m
National Express	9h 45m	5:50 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	3:35 PM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 6/12/2026 5:50:00 AM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/12/2026 3:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
FlixBus	9h 25m	3:10 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	12:35 AM	Bournemouth	Central Bus Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 6/12/2026 3:10:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/13/2026 12:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
FlixBus	10h 30m	8:30 AM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	7:00 PM	Bournemouth	Central Bus Station	Economy	$48	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 6/12/2026 8:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/12/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Bournemouth via Stoke-on-Trent, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  7h 35m
  
  0
  
  8:40 AM
  
  Manchester
  Moss Lane East Station
  
  10:00 AM
  
  Stoke-on-Trent
  Hanley Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $8
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 6/13/2026 8:40:00 AM to Hanley Bus Station, Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/13/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
- FlixBus
  
  6h 10m
  
  0
  
  10:05 AM
  
  Stoke-on-Trent
  Hanley Bus Station
  
  4:15 PM
  
  Bournemouth
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $28
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Hanley Bus Station, Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) at 6/13/2026 10:05:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/13/2026 4:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
Travel Time is 1h 38m shorter, and you will save $4

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 58m	2:35 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	11:33 PM	Bournemouth	University	Economy	$33	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 6/13/2026 2:35:00 PM to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/13/2026 11:33:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 58m
National Express	7h 50m	5:10 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	1:00 AM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$39	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 6/13/2026 5:10:00 PM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/14/2026 1:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
National Express	8h 50m	12:15 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	9:05 PM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 6/13/2026 12:15:00 PM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/13/2026 9:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
FlixBus	9h 25m	3:10 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	12:35 AM	Bournemouth	Central Bus Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 6/13/2026 3:10:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/14/2026 12:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
FlixBus	9h 10m	1:40 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	10:50 PM	Bournemouth	Central Bus Station	Economy	$47	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 6/13/2026 1:40:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/13/2026 10:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Bournemouth via Birmingham, you can save more than $6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  10h 40m
  
  0
  
  2:30 PM
  
  Manchester
  Shudehill Interchange
  
  5:00 PM
  
  Birmingham
  Great Charles St Queensway
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $13
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 6/14/2026 2:30:00 PM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/14/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
- National Express
  
  6h 25m
  
  0
  
  6:45 PM
  
  Birmingham
  Coach Station
  
  1:10 AM
  
  Bournemouth
  Westbourne
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $14
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 6/14/2026 6:45:00 PM to Westbourne, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/15/2026 1:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
Travel time is 2h 50m longer, but you will save $6

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 58m	2:35 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	11:33 PM	Bournemouth	University	Economy	$40	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 6/14/2026 2:35:00 PM to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/14/2026 11:33:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 58m
National Express	7h 50m	5:10 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	1:00 AM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 6/14/2026 5:10:00 PM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/15/2026 1:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
National Express	7h 35m	7:30 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	3:05 AM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 6/14/2026 7:30:00 PM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/15/2026 3:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
FlixBus	9h 10m	1:40 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	10:50 PM	Bournemouth	Central Bus Station	Economy	$53	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 6/14/2026 1:40:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/14/2026 10:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
FlixBus	9h 25m	3:10 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	12:35 AM	Bournemouth	Central Bus Station	Economy	$53	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 6/14/2026 3:10:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/15/2026 12:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Bournemouth via Birmingham, you can save more than $14? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  8h 50m
  
  0
  
  12:10 PM
  
  Manchester
  Shudehill Interchange
  
  2:40 PM
  
  Birmingham
  Great Charles St Queensway
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $9
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 6/16/2026 12:10:00 PM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/16/2026 2:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
- FlixBus
  
  5h 25m
  
  0
  
  3:35 PM
  
  Birmingham
  Great Charles St Queensway
  
  9:00 PM
  
  Bournemouth
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $17
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 6/16/2026 3:35:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/16/2026 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
Travel time is 1h 15m longer, but you will save $14

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 53m	2:40 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	11:33 PM	Bournemouth	University	Economy	$29	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 6/15/2026 2:40:00 PM to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/15/2026 11:33:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 53m
National Express	8h 55m	3:30 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	12:25 AM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 6/15/2026 3:30:00 PM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/16/2026 12:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
National Express	9h 20m	10:15 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	7:35 PM	Bournemouth	University	Economy	$32	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 6/15/2026 10:15:00 AM to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/15/2026 7:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
FlixBus	9h 10m	1:40 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	10:50 PM	Bournemouth	Central Bus Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 6/15/2026 1:40:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/15/2026 10:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
FlixBus	9h 25m	3:10 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	12:35 AM	Bournemouth	Central Bus Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 6/15/2026 3:10:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/16/2026 12:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Bournemouth via Birmingham, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  8h 50m
  
  0
  
  12:10 PM
  
  Manchester
  Shudehill Interchange
  
  2:40 PM
  
  Birmingham
  Great Charles St Queensway
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $9
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 6/16/2026 12:10:00 PM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/16/2026 2:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
- FlixBus
  
  5h 25m
  
  0
  
  3:35 PM
  
  Birmingham
  Great Charles St Queensway
  
  9:00 PM
  
  Bournemouth
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $17
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 6/16/2026 3:35:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/16/2026 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
Travel Time is 0h 3m shorter, and you will save $3

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 10m	10:15 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	7:25 PM	Bournemouth	University	Economy	$20	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 6/16/2026 10:15:00 AM to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/16/2026 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
National Express	8h 55m	3:30 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	12:25 AM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 6/16/2026 3:30:00 PM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/17/2026 12:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
National Express	9h 38m	11:30 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	9:08 PM	Bournemouth	University	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 6/16/2026 11:30:00 AM to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/16/2026 9:08:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 38m
FlixBus	9h 30m	4:50 AM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	2:20 PM	Bournemouth	Central Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 6/16/2026 4:50:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/16/2026 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
FlixBus	10h 30m	8:30 AM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	7:00 PM	Bournemouth	Central Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 6/16/2026 8:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/16/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 55m	3:30 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	12:25 AM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 6/17/2026 3:30:00 PM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/18/2026 12:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
National Express	9h 38m	11:30 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	9:08 PM	Bournemouth	University	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 6/17/2026 11:30:00 AM to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/17/2026 9:08:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 38m
National Express	8h 50m	4:55 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	1:45 AM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 6/17/2026 4:55:00 PM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/18/2026 1:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
FlixBus	9h 30m	4:50 AM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	2:20 PM	Bournemouth	Central Bus Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 6/17/2026 4:50:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/17/2026 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
FlixBus	10h 30m	8:30 AM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	7:00 PM	Bournemouth	Central Bus Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 6/17/2026 8:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/17/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 10m	10:15 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	7:25 PM	Bournemouth	University	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 6/18/2026 10:15:00 AM to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/18/2026 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
National Express	9h 38m	11:30 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	9:08 PM	Bournemouth	University	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 6/18/2026 11:30:00 AM to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/18/2026 9:08:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 38m
National Express	8h 55m	3:30 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	12:25 AM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 6/18/2026 3:30:00 PM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/19/2026 12:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
FlixBus	9h 10m	1:40 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	10:50 PM	Bournemouth	Central Bus Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 6/18/2026 1:40:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/18/2026 10:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
FlixBus	9h 25m	3:10 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	12:35 AM	Bournemouth	Central Bus Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 6/18/2026 3:10:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/19/2026 12:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Manchester to Bournemouth is $19 on 6/24/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Manchester and Bournemouth

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 21 daily buses from Manchester to Bournemouth. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 20 daily coaches between Manchester and Bournemouth.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 54 buses from Manchester to Bournemouth, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Manchester and Bournemouth, with 13 offers.

Facts about the bus from Manchester to Bournemouth

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 20 times every day by bus from Manchester to Bournemouth in one click! Book your bus ticket from Manchester to Bournemouth starting from $19!

Cheapest Bus	$19
Fastest Bus	7h 30m
Earliest Bus	2:45 AM
Latest Bus	11:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes	20 Ø
Distance	191.5 miles
Bus Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Manchester to Bournemouth

Every day, 20 buses from 2 bus companies leave Manchester for Bournemouth: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 06/12/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 06/07

Monday 06/08

Tuesday 06/09

Wednesday 06/10

Thursday 06/11

Friday 06/12

$40

Saturday 06/13

$33

Sunday 06/14

$53

Monday 06/15

$29

Tuesday 06/16

$20

Wednesday 06/17

$24

Thursday 06/18

$24

Friday 06/19

$27

Saturday 06/20

$27

Sunday 06/21

$23

Monday 06/22

$20

Tuesday 06/23

$23

Wednesday 06/24

$19

Thursday 06/25

$24

Friday 06/26

$27

Saturday 06/27

$27

Sunday 06/28

$32

Monday 06/29

$19

Tuesday 06/30

$24

Wednesday 07/01

$24

Thursday 07/02

$24

Friday 07/03

$24

Saturday 07/04

The cheapest time to travel from Manchester to Bournemouth

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

With a price starting from $19, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Manchester to Bournemouth. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $24.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Manchester to Bournemouth, with $19. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $27.

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

All bus stations and stops in Manchester and Bournemouth

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

Coach Station

Chorlton St

Corporation St

Hanover Street 2

Moss Lane East Station

Manchester (Moss Lane East) Manchester (Moss Lane East)

Shudehill Interchange

Shudehill

Old Trafford Cricket Ground

Talbot Rd

Central Bus Station

Bournemouth Bus Station

University

Fern Barrow

Westbourne

Poole Rd

Square

Gervis Pl 9

Pier

Exeter Road

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Manchester to Bournemouth? Compare all modes of transports from Manchester to Bournemouth.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Manchester to Bournemouth

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

FAQs about the Manchester to Bournemouth bus

How much does a Manchester Bournemouth bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $19 and takes 9h 10m to reach Bournemouth. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $19 and $84. 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 Manchester to Bournemouth each day?

Every day, the Manchester to Bournemouth bus route is served by approximately 20 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Manchester to Bournemouth is offered by National Express and takes 7h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $81. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Manchester to Bournemouth?

The earliest bus arriving in Bournemouth from Manchester starts at 2:45 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 Manchester to Bournemouth?

The latest bus trip departing from Manchester for Bournemouth starts at 11:55 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 Manchester Bournemouth route?

When traveling by bus from Manchester 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 Manchester and Bournemouth?

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

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Manchester to Bournemouth?

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Prices and availability for 20 trips between Manchester 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 Manchester to Bournemouth

Economy

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

More bus routes to Manchester and to Bournemouth

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