4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bournemouth to Bristol
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£38
Fastest journey
4 h 55 m
Average duration
5 h 4 m
Buses per day
17
Distance
96 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bournemouth to Bristol is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bournemouth to Bristol will cost around £38 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £14.
To travel from Bournemouth to Bristol you need to make at least one change.
NX035 · NX040
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Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bournemouth to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £29.
Distance: 96 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£20 Average Price Cheapest | £59 Average Price |
5h 42m Average total duration 5h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bournemouth to Bristol bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bournemouth to Bristol coaches for today, Tuesday 10 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 09:55 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 6h50 | 16:45 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:10 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 6h45 | 22:55 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 change | |
| Wednesday 11 February | |||||
| NX035 · NX201 | 03:20 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 6h10 | 09:30 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 change | |
| NX035 · NX040 | 05:30 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 7h10 | 12:40 Bristol, University Queens Road | 1 change | |
| NX035 · NX202 | On time 05:30 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 5h05 | 10:35 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 06:25 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 6h10 | 12:35 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 change | |
| NX035 · NX202 | On time 07:25 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 5h10 | 12:35 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bournemouth to Bristol
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Buses from Bournemouth to Bristol run on average 23 times per day, taking around 5h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 01:47, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 96 km distance in 5h 20m.
Distance 96 km |
Average bus duration 5h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Buses per day 23 |
Fastest bus 5h 20m |
First bus 01:47 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus from Bournemouth to BristolYou can travel by bus between Bournemouth to Bristol with National Express, Megabus for as low as £9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Megabus
Buses from Bournemouth to Bristol
Bus travel between Bournemouth and Bristol is offered by National Express, which runs 15 buses every day of the week. The fastest journey takes just under 4 hours, but average travel time is in the region of 6 hours. There is an overnight service that departs after midnight and arrives in Bristol approximately 8 hours later, after changing buses twice in Portsmouth and Heathrow. There are at least two other overnight buses, and all coaches on this route require passengers to transfer in London Victoria. National Express offers free WiFi on buses covering this trip. Coaches leave from Bournemouth's main station, which is 1.5 miles (2.4 kilometres) north of the waterfront, and arrive at Bristol's Marlborough Street station.
FAQs: Bournemouth to Bristol coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bournemouth to Bristol by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bristol, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
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