Bus Portsmouth to Bournemouth: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Portsmouth to Bournemouth

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

today

$14

tomorrow

$14

Sunday

Monday

$14

Tuesday

$14

Wednesday

Thursday

$14

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	1h 50m	7:25 PM	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	9:15 PM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$14	A Bus from National Express goes from The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 7:25:00 PM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 9:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
National Express	1h 30m	9:40 PM	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	11:10 PM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$14	A Bus from National Express goes from The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 9:40:00 PM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 11:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
National Express	1h 25m	12:55 AM	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	2:20 AM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from National Express goes from The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 12:55:00 AM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 2:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
National Express	1h 50m	9:45 AM	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	11:35 AM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from National Express goes from The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 9:45:00 AM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 11:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
National Express	1h 50m	12:00 PM	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	1:50 PM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from National Express goes from The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 12:00:00 PM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	1h 25m	12:55 AM	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	2:20 AM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$14	A Bus from National Express goes from The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 12:55:00 AM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 2:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
National Express	1h 30m	9:40 PM	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	11:10 PM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$14	A Bus from National Express goes from The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 9:40:00 PM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 11:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
National Express	1h 50m	9:45 AM	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	11:35 AM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from National Express goes from The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 9:45:00 AM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 11:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
National Express	1h 50m	12:00 PM	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	1:50 PM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from National Express goes from The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 12:00:00 PM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
National Express	1h 55m	3:00 PM	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	4:55 PM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from National Express goes from The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 3:00:00 PM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 4:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	1h 25m	12:55 AM	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	2:20 AM	Bournemouth	Train Station		Economy	$14	A Bus from National Express goes from The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 12:55:00 AM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 2:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	1h 25m	12:55 AM	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	2:20 AM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$14	A Bus from National Express goes from The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 12:55:00 AM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 2:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
National Express	1h 50m	9:45 AM	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	11:35 AM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$14	A Bus from National Express goes from The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 9:45:00 AM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 11:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
National Express	1h 50m	12:00 PM	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	1:50 PM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$14	A Bus from National Express goes from The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 12:00:00 PM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
National Express	1h 55m	3:00 PM	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	4:55 PM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$14	A Bus from National Express goes from The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 3:00:00 PM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 4:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
National Express	1h 30m	9:40 PM	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	11:10 PM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$14	A Bus from National Express goes from The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 9:40:00 PM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 11:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	1h 50m	9:45 AM	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	11:35 AM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$14	A Bus from National Express goes from The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 9:45:00 AM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 11:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
National Express	1h 55m	3:00 PM	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	4:55 PM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$14	A Bus from National Express goes from The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 3:00:00 PM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 4:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
National Express	1h 50m	7:25 PM	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	9:15 PM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$14	A Bus from National Express goes from The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 7:25:00 PM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 9:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
National Express	1h 30m	9:40 PM	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	11:10 PM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$14	A Bus from National Express goes from The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 9:40:00 PM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 11:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
National Express	1h 50m	12:00 PM	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	1:50 PM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from National Express goes from The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 12:00:00 PM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Portsmouth to Bournemouth is $14 on 12/5/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Portsmouth and Bournemouth

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

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily buses from Portsmouth to Bournemouth. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Portsmouth and Bournemouth.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 8 buses from Portsmouth to Bournemouth, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Portsmouth and Bournemouth, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from Portsmouth to Bournemouth

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 5 times every day by bus from Portsmouth to Bournemouth in one click! Book your bus ticket from Portsmouth to Bournemouth starting from $14!

Cheapest Bus	$14
Fastest Bus	1h 25m
Earliest Bus	12:55 AM
Latest Bus	9:40 PM
Daily Bus Routes	5 Ø
Distance	35.5 miles
Bus Companies	National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Portsmouth to Bournemouth

Every day, 5 buses from 1 bus companies leave Portsmouth 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

$14

Saturday 12/06

$14

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

$14

Tuesday 12/09

$14

Wednesday 12/10

Thursday 12/11

$14

Friday 12/12

Saturday 12/13

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

$18

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

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 Portsmouth to Bournemouth

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

With a price starting from $14, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Portsmouth to Bournemouth. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $14.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Portsmouth to Bournemouth, with $14. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $14.

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

All bus stations and stops in Portsmouth and Bournemouth

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

The Hard Interchange

The Hard 6

University

Cambridge Rd

International Port

George Byng Way

Southsea Hoverport

City Shops South (Stop D) 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 Portsmouth to Bournemouth

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

FAQs about the Portsmouth to Bournemouth bus

How much does a Portsmouth Bournemouth bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $14 and takes 1h 50m to reach Bournemouth. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $14 and $17. 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 Portsmouth to Bournemouth each day?

Every day, the Portsmouth to Bournemouth bus route is served by approximately 5 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Portsmouth to Bournemouth is offered by National Express and takes 1h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $16. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Portsmouth to Bournemouth?

The earliest bus arriving in Bournemouth from Portsmouth starts at 12:55 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 Portsmouth to Bournemouth?

The latest bus trip departing from Portsmouth for Bournemouth starts at 9:40 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 Portsmouth Bournemouth route?

When traveling by bus from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth and Bournemouth?

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Portsmouth and to Bournemouth

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