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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Norwich to Bournemouth

Showing times and prices for 17 Mar

Cheapest price

£26

Average price

£61

Fastest journey

6 h 35 m

Average duration

7 h 34 m

Buses per day

Distance

305 km

Cheap tickets

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

Cheapest

15:507h05

Norwich, Bus Station

22:55Bournemouth, Coach Station

£261One-way

1 change

2nd Cheapest

12:308h05

Norwich, Bus Station

20:35Bournemouth, Coach Station

£291One-way

1 change

09:306h35

Norwich, Bus Station

16:05Bournemouth, Coach Station

£331One-way

1 change

06:007h40

Norwich, Bus Station

13:40Bournemouth, Coach Station

£331One-way

1 change

16:059h25

Norwich, Bus Station

01:30Bournemouth, Coach Station

£721One-way

1 change

Norwich to Bournemouth bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Monday 17 March

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
National Express NX727 National ExpressNX727	01:50 Norwich, Bus Station	8h25	10:15 Bournemouth, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX727 National ExpressNX727	03:45 Norwich, Bus Station	9h05	12:50 Bournemouth, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX491 National ExpressNX491	06:00 Norwich, Bus Station	7h40	13:40 Bournemouth, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX491 National ExpressNX491	09:30 Norwich, Bus Station	6h35	16:05 Bournemouth, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX727 National ExpressNX727	10:05 Norwich, Bus Station	9h10	19:15 Bournemouth, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX727 National ExpressNX727	11:45 Norwich, Bus Station	8h25	20:10 Bournemouth, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX491 National ExpressNX491	12:30 Norwich, Bus Station	8h05	20:35 Bournemouth, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX728 National ExpressNX728	13:55 Norwich, Bus Station	8h50	22:45 Bournemouth, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX490 National ExpressNX490	15:50 Norwich, Bus Station	7h05	22:55 Bournemouth, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX728 National ExpressNX728	16:05 Norwich, Bus Station	9h25	01:30 Bournemouth, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX727 National ExpressNX727	23:35 Norwich, Bus Station	10h40	10:15 Bournemouth, Coach Station	1 change
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Norwich to Bournemouth

Buses from Norwich to Bournemouth run on average 11 times per day, taking around 7h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £21 but you can travel from only £20 by train.

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

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Train from £20

Distance

304 km

Average bus duration

7h 8m

Cheapest ticket price

£21

Buses per day

Bus providers

Fastest bus

6h 35m

First bus

06:00

Last bus

16:00

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Train from £20

Coach companies: National Express Norwich to Bournemouth

National Express coaches will get you from Norwich to Bournemouth from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best coach times and tickets for your 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 Norwich - 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.

Norwich to Bournemouth coach information with National Express:

Average Duration: 6 h 15 min
Cheapest Price: £17
National Express frequency: 4 a day

FAQs: Norwich to Bournemouth coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Norwich 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 Norwich to Bournemouth.

Cheap coach tickets from Norwich to Bournemouth can start from as little as £19 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Norwich to Bournemouth is £37; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Norwich to Bournemouth coach travel time is 6 h 35 min for the 188 mile long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Norwich to Bournemouth leaves at 01: 50. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Norwich to Bournemouth leaves at 23: 47.

There are 11 coaches a day from Norwich to Bournemouth which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.

For the journey from Norwich to Bournemouth you can take a coach with National Express. Be sure to check out all possible coach companies that offer services from Norwich to Bournemouth on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

The cheapest month for a coach from Norwich to Bournemouth is February.

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