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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Southampton to Bournemouth

Showing times and prices for 20 Mar

Cheapest price

£18

Average price

£18

Fastest journey

1 h 37 m

Average duration

1 h 37 m

Buses per day

Distance

39 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Southampton to Bournemouth will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £18.

Fast coaches

Of the 2 buses that leave Southampton for Bournemouth 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 39 km distance in an average of 1 h 37 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 37 m .

The slowest buses will take 1 h 37 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.

Cheapest

01:211h37

Southampton Central (SOU)

02:58Bournemouth station (BMH)

£181One-way

0 changes

Cheapest

01:211h37

Southampton Central (SOU)

02:58Bournemouth station (BMH)

£181One-way

0 changes

Southampton to Bournemouth bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Thursday 20 March

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
South Western Railway SW025200 South Western RailwaySW025200	01:21 Southampton Central (SOU)	1h37	02:58 Bournemouth station (BMH)	0 changesDirect
South Western Railway SW000400 South Western RailwaySW000400	01:21 Southampton Central (SOU)	1h37	02:58 Bournemouth station (BMH)	0 changesDirect
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Southampton to Bournemouth

Buses from Southampton to Bournemouth run on average 7 times per day, taking around 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 but you can travel from only £4 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 £4

Distance

39 km

Average bus duration

51m

Cheapest ticket price

£5

Buses per day

Direct buses

Bus providers

Fastest bus

45m

First bus

00:40

Last bus

23:00

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Train from £4

Coach companies: National Express, Megabus and South Western Railway Southampton to Bournemouth

For as little as £4 you can travel by coach between Southampton and Bournemouth with National Express, Megabus and South Western Railway. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this 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 Southampton - 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.

Southampton to Bournemouth coach information with National Express:

Average Duration: 40 min
Cheapest Price: £7
National Express frequency: 2 a day

South Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, providing services in the south and south-west of England. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed trains, local stopping services, and suburban commuter trains. It also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.

Coach information from Southampton to Bournemouth with South Western Railway:

Average Duration: 27 min
Cheapest Price: £5
South Western Railway frequency: 20 a day

FAQs: Southampton to Bournemouth coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Southampton 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 Southampton to Bournemouth.

Cheap coach tickets from Southampton to Bournemouth can start from as little as £6 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Southampton to Bournemouth is £8; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Southampton to Bournemouth coach time is 50 min covering the 24 mile long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Southampton to Bournemouth leaves at 00: 04. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Southampton to Bournemouth leaves at 23: 58.

There are 4 coaches a day from Southampton to Bournemouth which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.

Take the Southampton to Bournemouth coach with National Express. However, it's always good to check out all possible coach companies for the trip between Southampton and Bournemouth as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Southampton, Coach Station, which is located around 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Bournemouth, Coach Station, located 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Bournemouth from Southampton is worth doing with a journey time of 50 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Southampton to Bournemouth by coach is December.

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

Important Stations and Airports in Southampton and Bournemouth

Southampton

Bournemouth

The major coach station for departures in Southampton is Southampton, Coach Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Southampton, Coach Station for your trip from Southampton to Bournemouth.

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