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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bournemouth to Chester

Showing times and prices for 17 Mar

Cheapest price

£46

Average price

£57

Fastest journey

7 h 35 m

Average duration

8 h 45 m

Buses per day

Distance

283 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bournemouth to Chester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Bournemouth to Chester will cost around £57 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £46.

Fast coaches

Of the 2 buses that leave Bournemouth for Chester every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 283 km distance in an average of 8 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 35 m .

The slowest buses will take 9 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

19:159h55

Bournemouth

05:10Chester

£461One-way

0 changes

15:007h35

Bournemouth

22:35Chester

£681One-way

0 changes

Bournemouth to Chester bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Monday 17 March

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
National ExpressNational Express	19:15 Bournemouth	9h55	05:10 Chester	0 changesDirect
National ExpressNational Express	15:00 Bournemouth	7h35	22:35 Chester	0 changesDirect
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Bournemouth to Chester

Buses from Bournemouth to Chester run on average 2 times per day, taking around 9h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £39 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

283 km

Average bus duration

9h 37m

Cheapest ticket price

£39

Buses per day

Bus providers

Fastest bus

7h 20m

First bus

00:30

Last bus

19:15

Price information

Coach companies: National Express Bournemouth to Chester

Find the best coaches from Bournemouth to Chester with Omio's travel partners National Express from £38. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best route.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach provider operating over 550 coaches per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates coach services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most coaches come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your coach to Chester from Bournemouth, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Bournemouth to Chester coach information with National Express:

Average Duration: 7 h 35 min
Cheapest Price: £38

FAQs: Bournemouth to Chester coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Bournemouth to Chester with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Bournemouth to Chester.

Cheap coach tickets from Bournemouth to Chester can start from as little as £39 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Bournemouth to Chester is £46; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Bournemouth to Chester coach travel time is 7 h 35 min for the 175 mile long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Bournemouth to Chester leaves at 00: 30. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Bournemouth to Chester leaves at 19: 15.

There are 2 coaches a day from Bournemouth to Chester which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.

When taking a coach from Bournemouth to Chester, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to Chester. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service from Bournemouth to Chester and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.

The cheapest month to travel from Bournemouth to Chester by coach is May.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bournemouth and Chester including taking a coach or train.