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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bournemouth to Dover
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£22
Fastest journey
6 h 45 m
Average duration
7 h 20 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
228 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bournemouth to Dover is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bournemouth to Dover will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £16.
Of the 2 buses that leave Bournemouth for Dover 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 228 km distance in an average of 7 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 7 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.
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Bournemouth to Dover
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Dover among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £39.
Distance: 228 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£22 Average Price Cheapest | £40 Average Price |
6h 40m Average total duration 6h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 33m Average total duration Fastest 6h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bournemouth to Dover bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bournemouth to Dover coaches for today, Sunday 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| NX035 · NX007 | On time 06:10 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 6h50 | 13:00 Dover, Pencester Road (Town Centre) | 1 change | |
| NX035 · NX007 | On time 08:50 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 7h15 | 16:05 Dover, Pencester Road (Town Centre) | 1 change | |
| NX035 · NX007 | On time 12:30 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 7h40 | 20:10 Dover, Pencester Road (Town Centre) | 1 change | |
| NX035 · NX007 | On time 15:20 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 8h05 | 23:25 Dover, Pencester Road (Town Centre) | 1 change | |
| NX035 · NX007 | On time 19:15 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 6h50 | 02:05 Dover, Pencester Road (Town Centre) | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bournemouth to Dover
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Buses from Bournemouth to Dover run on average 5 times per day, taking around 6h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 04:35, the last at 19:15. The fastest coach covers the 228 km distance in 6h 25m.
Distance 228 km |
Average bus duration 6h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 6h 25m |
First bus 04:35 |
Last bus 19:15 |
Bus providers: National Express from Bournemouth to DoverYou can travel by bus between Bournemouth to Dover with National Express for as low as £15. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bournemouth to Dover coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bournemouth to Dover 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 Dover, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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