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

today
$84
tomorrow
$65
Monday
$62
Tuesday
$46
Wednesday
$46
Thursday
$71
Friday
$46

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 40m 3:45 PM Plymouth Coach Station 12:25 AM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $84
National Express 9h 20m 6:45 AM Plymouth Coach Station 4:05 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $85
National Express 8h 55m 12:10 PM Plymouth Coach Station 9:05 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $87
National Express 8h 0m 6:35 AM Plymouth Coach Station 2:35 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $90
National Express 7h 50m 3:35 AM Plymouth Coach Station 11:25 AM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $91
  • Did you know that if you travel from Plymouth to Bournemouth via Landrake, you can save more than $1? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 1%
      11h 27m
      Plymouth
      7 mi
      8:23 AM
      Landrake
      Bus Stop
      7:50 PM
      Bournemouth
      University
      0 mi
      National Express
      Economy
      $83
  • Did you know that if you travel from Plymouth to Bournemouth via Exeter, you can save more than $41? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      9h 30m
      0
      6:35 AM
      Plymouth
      Coach Station
      7:40 AM
      Exeter
      Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $6
      • Waiting Time 1h 30m
    • National Express
      6h 55m
      0
      9:10 AM
      Exeter
      Bus Station
      4:05 PM
      Bournemouth
      Train Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $37
    Travel time is 1h 40m longer, but you will save $41

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 40m 3:45 PM Plymouth Coach Station 12:25 AM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $65
National Express 8h 0m 6:35 AM Plymouth Coach Station 2:35 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $77
National Express 10h 45m 11:15 PM Plymouth Coach Station 10:00 AM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $80
National Express 8h 55m 12:10 PM Plymouth Coach Station 9:05 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $81
National Express 8h 50m 12:30 AM Plymouth Coach Station 9:20 AM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $84
  • Did you know that if you travel from Plymouth to Bournemouth via Landrake, you can save more than $16? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 25%
      19h 34m
      Plymouth
      7 mi
      11:51 PM
      Landrake
      Bus Stop
      7:25 PM
      Bournemouth
      University
      0 mi
      National Express
      Economy
      $49
  • Did you know that if you travel from Plymouth to Bournemouth via Exeter, you can save more than $22? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      9h 30m
      0
      6:35 AM
      Plymouth
      Coach Station
      7:40 AM
      Exeter
      Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $6
      • Waiting Time 1h 30m
    • National Express
      6h 55m
      0
      9:10 AM
      Exeter
      Bus Station
      4:05 PM
      Bournemouth
      Train Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $37
    Travel time is 1h 30m longer, but you will save $22

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 25m 3:30 PM Plymouth Coach Station 11:55 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $62
National Express 8h 15m 12:10 PM Plymouth Coach Station 8:25 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $65
National Express 10h 45m 11:15 PM Plymouth Coach Station 10:00 AM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $66
National Express 7h 45m 6:20 AM Plymouth Coach Station 2:05 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $68
National Express 9h 30m 6:35 AM Plymouth Coach Station 4:05 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $69
  • Did you know that if you travel from Plymouth to Bournemouth via Landrake, you can save more than $37? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 60%
      12h 30m
      Plymouth
      7 mi
      8:08 AM
      Landrake
      Bus Stop
      8:38 PM
      Bournemouth
      University
      0 mi
      National Express
      Economy
      $25
  • Did you know that if you travel from Plymouth to Bournemouth via Taunton, you can save more than $25? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      8h 45m
      0
      2:50 AM
      Plymouth
      Coach Station
      4:40 AM
      Taunton
      Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $5
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • National Express
      6h 50m
      0
      4:45 AM
      Taunton
      Bus Station
      11:35 AM
      Bournemouth
      Train Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $32
    Travel time is 1h 0m longer, but you will save $25

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 25m 3:30 PM Plymouth Coach Station 11:55 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $46
National Express 10h 15m 11:15 PM Plymouth Coach Station 9:30 AM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $46
National Express 7h 45m 6:20 AM Plymouth Coach Station 2:05 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $57
National Express 9h 5m 9:15 AM Plymouth Coach Station 6:20 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $57
National Express 9h 0m 12:30 AM Plymouth Coach Station 9:30 AM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $66
  • Did you know that if you travel from Plymouth to Bournemouth via Landrake, you can save more than $20? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 43%
      13h 0m
      Plymouth
      7 mi
      8:08 AM
      Landrake
      Bus Stop
      9:08 PM
      Bournemouth
      University
      0 mi
      National Express
      Economy
      $26
  • Did you know that if you travel from Plymouth to Bournemouth via Exeter, you can save more than $10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      8h 25m
      0
      3:30 PM
      Plymouth
      Coach Station
      4:40 PM
      Exeter
      Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $6
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • National Express
      7h 10m
      0
      4:45 PM
      Exeter
      Bus Station
      11:55 PM
      Bournemouth
      Train Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $30
    Travel time is 0h 40m longer, but you will save $10

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 9h 30m 6:35 AM Plymouth Coach Station 4:05 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $46
National Express 8h 25m 3:30 PM Plymouth Coach Station 11:55 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $46
National Express 10h 15m 11:15 PM Plymouth Coach Station 9:30 AM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $48
National Express 8h 15m 12:10 PM Plymouth Coach Station 8:25 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $52
National Express 7h 45m 6:20 AM Plymouth Coach Station 2:05 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $53
  • Did you know that if you travel from Plymouth to Bournemouth via Landrake, you can save more than $19? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 41%
      13h 0m
      Plymouth
      7 mi
      8:08 AM
      Landrake
      Bus Stop
      9:08 PM
      Bournemouth
      University
      0 mi
      National Express
      Economy
      $27
  • Did you know that if you travel from Plymouth to Bournemouth via Exeter, you can save more than $10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      8h 25m
      0
      3:30 PM
      Plymouth
      Coach Station
      4:40 PM
      Exeter
      Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $6
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • National Express
      7h 10m
      0
      4:45 PM
      Exeter
      Bus Station
      11:55 PM
      Bournemouth
      Train Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $30
    Travel time is 0h 40m longer, but you will save $10

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 25m 3:30 PM Plymouth Coach Station 11:55 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $71
National Express 9h 30m 12:30 AM Plymouth Coach Station 10:00 AM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $72
National Express 7h 45m 6:20 AM Plymouth Coach Station 2:05 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $74
National Express 9h 5m 9:15 AM Plymouth Coach Station 6:20 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $74
National Express 8h 15m 12:10 PM Plymouth Coach Station 8:25 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $80
  • Did you know that if you travel from Plymouth to Bournemouth via Landrake, you can save more than $-6? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      10h 12m
      Plymouth
      7 mi
      8:08 AM
      Landrake
      Bus Stop
      6:20 PM
      Bournemouth
      Train Station
      0 mi
      National Express
      Economy
      $77
  • Did you know that if you travel from Plymouth to Bournemouth via Exeter, you can save more than $35? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      8h 25m
      0
      3:30 PM
      Plymouth
      Coach Station
      4:40 PM
      Exeter
      Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $6
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • National Express
      7h 10m
      0
      4:45 PM
      Exeter
      Bus Station
      11:55 PM
      Bournemouth
      Train Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $30
    Travel time is 0h 40m longer, but you will save $35

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 55m 3:30 PM Plymouth Coach Station 12:25 AM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $46
National Express 8h 30m 6:20 AM Plymouth Coach Station 2:50 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $53
National Express 9h 10m 12:10 PM Plymouth Coach Station 9:20 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $53
National Express 10h 0m 6:35 AM Plymouth Coach Station 4:35 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $56
National Express 9h 35m 9:15 AM Plymouth Coach Station 6:50 PM Bournemouth Train Station  Economy $63
  • Did you know that if you travel from Plymouth to Bournemouth via Landrake, you can save more than $23? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 50%
      12h 30m
      Plymouth
      7 mi
      8:08 AM
      Landrake
      Bus Stop
      8:38 PM
      Bournemouth
      University
      0 mi
      National Express
      Economy
      $23
  • Did you know that if you travel from Plymouth to Bournemouth via Exeter, you can save more than $10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      8h 0m
      0
      6:35 AM
      Plymouth
      Coach Station
      7:40 AM
      Exeter
      Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $6
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • National Express
      6h 50m
      0
      7:45 AM
      Exeter
      Bus Station
      2:35 PM
      Bournemouth
      Train Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $30
    Travel Time is 0h 30m shorter, and you will save $10

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Plymouth to Bournemouth is $46 on 9/16/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Plymouth and Bournemouth

See here how frequent the connections between Plymouth and Bournemouth are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily buses from Plymouth to Bournemouth. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Plymouth and Bournemouth.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 21 buses from Plymouth to Bournemouth, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Plymouth and Bournemouth, with 7 offers.

Facts about the bus from Plymouth to Bournemouth

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 8 times every day by bus from Plymouth to Bournemouth in one click! Book your bus ticket from Plymouth to Bournemouth starting from $46!

Cheapest Bus $46
Fastest Bus 7h 45m
Earliest Bus 12:30 AM
Latest Bus 11:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes 8 Ø
Distance 102.1 miles
Bus Companies National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Plymouth to Bournemouth

Every day, 8 buses from 1 bus companies leave Plymouth for Bournemouth: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/19/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 09/13
Monday 09/14
Tuesday 09/15
Wednesday 09/16
Thursday 09/17
Friday 09/18
Saturday 09/19
$84
Sunday 09/20
$65
Monday 09/21
$62
Tuesday 09/22
$46
Wednesday 09/23
$46
Thursday 09/24
$71
Friday 09/25
$46
Saturday 09/26
$46
Sunday 09/27
$46
Monday 09/28
$46
Tuesday 09/29
$46
Wednesday 09/30
$46
Thursday 10/01
Friday 10/02
$52
Saturday 10/03
$46
Sunday 10/04
$52
Monday 10/05
$52
Tuesday 10/06
$78
Wednesday 10/07
$78
Thursday 10/08
$78
Friday 10/09
$52
Saturday 10/10

The cheapest time to travel from Plymouth to Bournemouth

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Plymouth to Bournemouth, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $46, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Plymouth to Bournemouth. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $52.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Plymouth to Bournemouth, with $46. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $46.

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

All bus stations and stops in Plymouth and Bournemouth

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

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 Plymouth to Bournemouth? Compare all modes of transports from Plymouth to Bournemouth.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Plymouth to Bournemouth

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

FAQs about the Plymouth to Bournemouth bus

How much does a Plymouth Bournemouth bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $46 and takes 8h 25m to reach Bournemouth. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $46 and $96. 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 Plymouth to Bournemouth each day?

Every day, the Plymouth to Bournemouth bus route is served by approximately 8 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Plymouth to Bournemouth is offered by National Express and takes 7h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $68. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Plymouth to Bournemouth?

The earliest bus arriving in Bournemouth from Plymouth starts at 12:30 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 Plymouth to Bournemouth?

The latest bus trip departing from Plymouth for Bournemouth starts at 11:15 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 Plymouth Bournemouth route?

When traveling by bus from Plymouth 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 Plymouth and Bournemouth?

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

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Plymouth 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 8 daily trips between Plymouth 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 Plymouth to Bournemouth?

Prices and availability for 8 trips between Plymouth 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 Plymouth to Bournemouth

Economy
Economy

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

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