Bus and Coach from Bournemouth to Bedford: Compare all prices

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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Bournemouth to Bedford from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.

today

£22

tomorrow

£22

Friday

£23

Saturday

£23

Sunday

£25

Monday

£22

Tuesday

£22

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 45m	06:40	Bournemouth	Train Station	13:25	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 16/09/2026 06:40:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/09/2026 13:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
National Express	6h 55m	09:40	Bournemouth	Train Station	16:35	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 16/09/2026 09:40:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/09/2026 16:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
National Express	6h 40m	16:30	Bournemouth	Train Station	23:10	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 16/09/2026 16:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/09/2026 23:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
National Express	7h 0m	07:25	Bournemouth	Train Station	14:25	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 16/09/2026 07:25:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/09/2026 14:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
National Express	8h 5m	10:30	Bournemouth	Train Station	18:35	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 16/09/2026 10:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/09/2026 18:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 45m	06:40	Bournemouth	Train Station	13:25	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 17/09/2026 06:40:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/09/2026 13:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
National Express	7h 0m	07:25	Bournemouth	Train Station	14:25	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 17/09/2026 07:25:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/09/2026 14:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
National Express	7h 25m	11:40	Bournemouth	Train Station	19:05	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 17/09/2026 11:40:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/09/2026 19:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
National Express	8h 5m	10:30	Bournemouth	Train Station	18:35	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 17/09/2026 10:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/09/2026 18:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
National Express	7h 5m	12:30	Bournemouth	Train Station	19:35	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 17/09/2026 12:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/09/2026 19:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 50m	16:20	Bournemouth	Train Station	23:10	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 18/09/2026 16:20:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/09/2026 23:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
National Express	7h 25m	07:00	Bournemouth	Train Station	14:25	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 18/09/2026 07:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/09/2026 14:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
National Express	6h 40m	15:20	Bournemouth	Train Station	22:00	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 18/09/2026 15:20:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/09/2026 22:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
National Express	7h 0m	15:00	Bournemouth	University	22:00	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 18/09/2026 15:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/09/2026 22:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
National Express	8h 15m	10:20	Bournemouth	Train Station	18:35	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£25	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 18/09/2026 10:20:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/09/2026 18:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 5m	10:20	Bournemouth	Train Station	17:25	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 19/09/2026 10:20:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/09/2026 17:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
National Express	7h 55m	13:40	Bournemouth	Train Station	21:35	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 19/09/2026 13:40:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/09/2026 21:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
National Express	7h 5m	12:30	Bournemouth	Train Station	19:35	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£25	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 19/09/2026 12:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/09/2026 19:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
National Express	7h 10m	15:20	Bournemouth	Train Station	22:30	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£25	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 19/09/2026 15:20:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/09/2026 22:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
National Express	7h 0m	16:30	Bournemouth	Train Station	23:30	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£25	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 19/09/2026 16:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/09/2026 23:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 15m	08:10	Bournemouth	Train Station	15:25	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£25	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 20/09/2026 08:10:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/09/2026 15:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
National Express	7h 0m	15:20	Bournemouth	Train Station	22:20	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£25	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 20/09/2026 15:20:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/09/2026 22:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
National Express	6h 50m	16:30	Bournemouth	Train Station	23:20	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£25	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 20/09/2026 16:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/09/2026 23:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
National Express	7h 5m	10:20	Bournemouth	Train Station	17:25	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£26	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 20/09/2026 10:20:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/09/2026 17:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
National Express	6h 50m	12:30	Bournemouth	Train Station	19:20	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£26	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 20/09/2026 12:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/09/2026 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 55m	13:40	Bournemouth	Train Station	20:35	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 21/09/2026 13:40:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/09/2026 20:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
National Express	6h 50m	16:20	Bournemouth	Train Station	23:10	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 21/09/2026 16:20:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/09/2026 23:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
National Express	6h 45m	18:15	Bournemouth	Train Station	01:00	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 21/09/2026 18:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/09/2026 01:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
National Express	6h 35m	12:30	Bournemouth	Train Station	19:05	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 21/09/2026 12:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/09/2026 19:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
National Express	6h 55m	09:40	Bournemouth	Train Station	16:35	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£25	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 21/09/2026 09:40:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/09/2026 16:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 5m	10:30	Bournemouth	Train Station	18:35	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 22/09/2026 10:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/09/2026 18:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
National Express	6h 40m	16:30	Bournemouth	Train Station	23:10	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 22/09/2026 16:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/09/2026 23:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
National Express	6h 45m	06:40	Bournemouth	Train Station	13:25	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 22/09/2026 06:40:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/09/2026 13:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
National Express	7h 0m	07:25	Bournemouth	Train Station	14:25	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 22/09/2026 07:25:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/09/2026 14:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
National Express	7h 25m	11:40	Bournemouth	Train Station	19:05	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 22/09/2026 11:40:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/09/2026 19:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Bournemouth to Bedford is £22 on 17/09/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Bournemouth and Bedford

See here how frequent the connections between Bournemouth and Bedford are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 19 daily coaches from Bournemouth to Bedford. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 14 daily coaches between Bournemouth and Bedford.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 51 coaches from Bournemouth to Bedford, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Bournemouth and Bedford, with 3 offers.

Facts about coaches from Bournemouth to Bedford

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 16 times every day by bus from Bournemouth to Bedford in one click! Book your bus ticket from Bournemouth to Bedford starting from £22!

Cheapest Bus	£22
Fastest Bus	5h 45m
Earliest Coach	03:20
Latest Coach	16:30
Daily Bus Connections	16 Ø
Distance	5,181.2 km
Coach Companies	National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Bournemouth to Bedford

Every day, 16 buses from 1 coach companies leave Bournemouth for Bedford: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 16/09/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 14/09

Tuesday 15/09

Wednesday 16/09

£24

Thursday 17/09

£26

Friday 18/09

£23

Saturday 19/09

£25

Sunday 20/09

£28

Monday 21/09

£25

Tuesday 22/09

£22

Wednesday 23/09

£22

Thursday 24/09

Friday 25/09

£24

Saturday 26/09

£25

Sunday 27/09

£28

Monday 28/09

£25

Tuesday 29/09

£22

Wednesday 30/09

£22

Thursday 01/10

Friday 02/10

£23

Saturday 03/10

Sunday 04/10

£26

Monday 05/10

£29

Tuesday 06/10

£33

Wednesday 07/10

£27

Thursday 08/10

£33

Friday 09/10

£27

Saturday 10/10

£25

Sunday 11/10

The cheapest time to travel from Bournemouth to Bedford

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Bournemouth to Bedford, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £22, Thursday is the cheapest day for a coach from Bournemouth to Bedford. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £25.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bournemouth to Bedford, with £22. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £22.

How to save money travelling from Bournemouth to Bedford

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Bournemouth to Bedford in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Bournemouth to Bedford, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Bournemouth to Bedford are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Bournemouth and Bedford

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Bournemouth and Bedford.

Central Coach Station

Bournemouth Bus Station

University

Fern Barrow

Westbourne

Poole Rd

Square

Gervis Pl 9

Pier

Exeter Road

Central Coach Station

Allhallows

Central Station

St Johns Train station

River Street

St Nicholas Church

Service and Comfort on the bus from Bournemouth to Bedford

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Bournemouth to Bedford? Or which bus companies serve the route Bournemouth to Bedford? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Bournemouth to Bedford bus

How much does a Bournemouth - Bedford coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Bournemouth - Bedford bus trip is available from £22 and takes 7h 0m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Bournemouth to Bedford?

The connection Bournemouth to Bedford is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £22 to £35. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Bournemouth - Bedford route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Bournemouth to Bedford is offered by roughly 16 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Bedford from Bournemouth take?

The quickest coach from Bournemouth to Bedford is provided by National Express and takes 5h 45m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £25. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Bournemouth to Bedford?

The earliest bus to Bedford departs from Bournemouth at 03:20. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Bournemouth to Bedford?

The latest bus to Bedford departs from Bournemouth at 16:30. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Bournemouth - Bedford route?

Passengers looking to travel from Bournemouth to Bedford can travel with National Express. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Bedford?

You can check all the direct connections between Bournemouth and Bedford by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express.

What can I take with me on the bus to Bedford from Bournemouth?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Bournemouth Bedford bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Bournemouth Bedford bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Bournemouth to Bedford on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Bournemouth to Bedford?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 16 daily trips between Bournemouth and Bedford. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Bournemouth to Bedford?

Prices and availability for 16 trips between Bournemouth and Bedford change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Bournemouth to Bedford

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Bournemouth and to Bedford

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Bournemouth and to Bedford. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!