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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Manchester to Bournemouth

Showing times and prices for 23 Mar

Cheapest price

£35

Average price

£47

Fastest journey

7 h 50 m

Average duration

7 h 57 m

Buses per day

Distance

308 km

Cheap tickets

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

Cheapest

19:157h55

Manchester, Coach Station

03:10Bournemouth, Coach Station

£351One-way

1 change

2nd Cheapest

17:458h05

Manchester, Coach Station

01:50Bournemouth, Coach Station

£391One-way

1 change

13:308h15

Manchester, Coach Station

21:45Bournemouth, Coach Station

£411One-way

1 change

05:408h00

Manchester, Coach Station

13:40Bournemouth, Coach Station

£411One-way

1 change

07:308h35

Manchester, Coach Station

16:05Bournemouth, Coach Station

£411One-way

1 change

Manchester to Bournemouth bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Sunday 23 March

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
National Express NX421 National ExpressNX421	03:00 Manchester, Coach Station	9h30	12:30 Bournemouth, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX540 National ExpressNX540	05:40 Manchester, Coach Station	8h00	13:40 Bournemouth, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX540 National ExpressNX540	06:35 Manchester, Coach Station	7h55	14:30 Bournemouth, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX540 National ExpressNX540	07:30 Manchester, Coach Station	8h35	16:05 Bournemouth, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX540 National ExpressNX540	08:30 Manchester, Coach Station	8h30	17:00 Bournemouth, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX540 National ExpressNX540	09:30 Manchester, Coach Station	8h25	17:55 Bournemouth, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX540 National ExpressNX540	10:15 Manchester, Coach Station	8h10	18:25 Bournemouth, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX540 National ExpressNX540	11:45 Manchester, Coach Station	8h25	20:10 Bournemouth, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX540 National ExpressNX540	12:45 Manchester, Coach Station	8h20	21:05 Bournemouth, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX540 National ExpressNX540	13:30 Manchester, Coach Station	8h15	21:45 Bournemouth, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX590 National ExpressNX590	14:00 Manchester, Coach Station	7h50	21:50 Bournemouth, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX540 National ExpressNX540	15:45 Manchester, Coach Station	8h35	00:20 Bournemouth, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX540 National ExpressNX540	17:45 Manchester, Coach Station	8h05	01:50 Bournemouth, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX540 National ExpressNX540	19:15 Manchester, Coach Station	7h55	03:10 Bournemouth, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX422 National ExpressNX422	23:40 Manchester, Coach Station	11h25	11:05 Bournemouth, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX424 National ExpressNX424	23:40 Manchester, Coach Station	11h25	11:05 Bournemouth, Coach Station	1 change
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Manchester to Bournemouth

Buses from Manchester to Bournemouth run on average 15 times per day, taking around 9h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £15 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

307 km

Average bus duration

9h 10m

Cheapest ticket price

£15

Buses per day

Bus providers

Fastest bus

7h 55m

First bus

05:15

Last bus

23:40

Price information

Coach companies: National Express and Megabus Manchester to Bournemouth

You can travel by coach to Bournemouth from Manchester with National Express and Megabus for as low as £15. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

National Express is the leading coach operator for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 coaches a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveller in mind. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most coaches are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Manchester - Bournemouth coach: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

Coach information from Manchester to Bournemouth with National Express:

Average Duration: 7 h 50 min
Cheapest Price: £15
National Express frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Manchester to Bournemouth coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Manchester to Bournemouth 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 Manchester to Bournemouth.

Cheap coach tickets from Manchester to Bournemouth can start from as little as £15 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Manchester to Bournemouth is £33; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by coach from Manchester to Bournemouth is 7 h 50 min to travel the 190 mile long trip, with around there are 16 coaches per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Manchester to Bournemouth leaves at 00: 05. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Manchester to Bournemouth leaves at 23: 40.

There are 16 coaches a day from Manchester to Bournemouth which require at least one change with National Express or Megabus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.

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

The cheapest month to travel from Manchester to Bournemouth by coach is October.

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