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Which bus from Bournemouth to Nottingham is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Bournemouth to Nottingham. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like National Express or FlixBus. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
£12
tomorrow
£15
Wednesday
£15
Thursday
£12
Friday
£15
Saturday
£18
Sunday
£15

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 30m 12:30 Bournemouth Train Station 20:00 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £12
National Express 7h 50m 15:20 Bournemouth Train Station 23:10 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £12
National Express 6h 35m 19:15 Bournemouth Train Station 01:50 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £12
FlixBus 7h 15m 15:45 Bournemouth Central Coach Station 23:00 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £17
FlixBus 7h 30m 15:45 Bournemouth Central Coach Station 23:15 Nottingham University South Entrance  Economy £17

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 35m 08:50 Bournemouth Train Station 16:25 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £15
National Express 7h 30m 12:30 Bournemouth Train Station 20:00 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £15
National Express 6h 35m 19:15 Bournemouth Train Station 01:50 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £15
FlixBus 8h 0m 03:20 Bournemouth Central Coach Station 11:20 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £16
FlixBus 6h 25m 06:50 Bournemouth Central Coach Station 13:15 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £16

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 35m 19:15 Bournemouth Train Station 01:50 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £15
National Express 7h 40m 06:40 Bournemouth Train Station 14:20 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £16
National Express 7h 35m 08:50 Bournemouth Train Station 16:25 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £16
FlixBus 8h 0m 03:20 Bournemouth Central Coach Station 11:20 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £16
FlixBus 6h 25m 06:50 Bournemouth Central Coach Station 13:15 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £16

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 35m 08:50 Bournemouth Train Station 16:25 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £12
National Express 7h 15m 11:40 Bournemouth Train Station 18:55 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £12
National Express 7h 30m 12:30 Bournemouth Train Station 20:00 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £12
FlixBus 8h 20m 13:55 Bournemouth Central Coach Station 22:15 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £16
FlixBus 7h 15m 15:45 Bournemouth Central Coach Station 23:00 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £16

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 5m 13:40 Bournemouth Train Station 20:45 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £15
National Express 7h 10m 17:20 Bournemouth Train Station 00:30 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £15
National Express 6h 15m 19:15 Bournemouth Train Station 01:30 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £15
FlixBus 8h 0m 03:20 Bournemouth Central Coach Station 11:20 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £20
FlixBus 7h 0m 08:25 Bournemouth Central Coach Station 15:25 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £20

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 5m 13:40 Bournemouth Train Station 20:45 Nottingham North  Economy £18
National Express 10h 50m 09:55 Bournemouth University 20:45 Nottingham North  Economy £21
FlixBus 7h 35m 12:55 Bournemouth Central Coach Station 20:30 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £26
FlixBus 7h 35m 13:55 Bournemouth Central Coach Station 21:30 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £26
FlixBus 7h 45m 15:15 Bournemouth Central Coach Station 23:00 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £26
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bournemouth to Nottingham via Leicester, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      6h 35m
      0
      19:15
      Bournemouth
      Train Station
      01:00
      Leicester
      St. Margaret's Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £12
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • National Express
      0h 45m
      0
      01:05
      Leicester
      St. Margaret's Bus Station
      01:50
      Nottingham
      Broadmarsh Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £3
    Travel Time is 0h 30m shorter, and you will save £3

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 10m 06:10 Bournemouth Train Station 13:20 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £15
National Express 6h 50m 10:20 Bournemouth Train Station 17:10 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £15
National Express 7h 25m 11:30 Bournemouth Train Station 18:55 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £15
National Express 7h 10m 12:30 Bournemouth Train Station 19:40 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £15
National Express 6h 50m 13:40 Bournemouth Train Station 20:30 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £15

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Bournemouth to Nottingham is £12 on 11/08/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Bournemouth and Nottingham?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Bournemouth to Nottingham. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 29 daily coaches from Bournemouth to Nottingham. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 18 daily coaches between Bournemouth and Nottingham.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 85 coaches from Bournemouth to Nottingham, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Bournemouth and Nottingham, with 7 offers.

All facts for Bournemouth to Nottingham bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express and FlixBus that travel daily 24 times by bus from Bournemouth to Nottingham in one click. Book your Bournemouth to Nottingham bus ticket starting from £12!

Cheapest Bus £12
Fastest Bus 6h 15m
Earliest Coach 05:00
Latest Coach 19:15
Daily Bus Connections 24 Ø
Distance 253.5 km
Coach Companies National Express and FlixBus

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Bournemouth to Nottingham?

Every day, 24 buses from 2 coach companies leave Bournemouth for Nottingham. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 03/08/2026 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 03/08
£25
Tuesday 04/08
£15
Wednesday 05/08
£15
Thursday 06/08
£16
Friday 07/08
£15
Saturday 08/08
£26
Sunday 09/08
£17
Monday 10/08
£13
Tuesday 11/08
£12
Wednesday 12/08
£13
Thursday 13/08
£15
Friday 14/08
£19
Saturday 15/08
£13
Sunday 16/08
£22
Monday 17/08
£20
Tuesday 18/08
£27
Wednesday 19/08
£13
Thursday 20/08
£17
Friday 21/08
£13
Saturday 22/08
£13
Sunday 23/08
£21
Monday 24/08
£19
Tuesday 25/08
£13
Wednesday 26/08
£22
Thursday 27/08
£22
Friday 28/08
£22
Saturday 29/08
£20
Sunday 30/08

The cheapest time to travel from Bournemouth to Nottingham

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Bournemouth to Nottingham, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £12, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Bournemouth to Nottingham. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £15.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bournemouth to Nottingham, with £12. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £12.

How to save money travelling from Bournemouth to Nottingham

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Bournemouth to Nottingham in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Bournemouth to Nottingham, 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 Nottingham are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

What are the most popular bus companies from Bournemouth to Nottingham?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Bournemouth to Nottingham timetable.

National Express from Bournemouth to Nottingham

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Bournemouth to Nottingham:

Cheapest Price £12
Fastest Coach 6h 15m
Earliest Coach 05:00
Last Coach 19:15
Daily Connections 16 Ø
Found on 01/08/2026

FlixBus from Bournemouth to Nottingham

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Bournemouth to Nottingham:

Cheapest Price £16
Fastest Coach 6h 25m
Earliest Coach 12:55
Last Coach 16:50
Daily Connections 9 Ø
Found on 01/08/2026
In total 2 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Bournemouth and Nottingham

Here is a map with all coach stations in Bournemouth and Nottingham. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Bournemouth to Nottingham

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Bournemouth to Nottingham. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Bournemouth to Nottingham bus

How much does a Bournemouth Nottingham coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Bournemouth Nottingham bus trip is available from £12 and takes 7h 30m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £12 to £44. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Nottingham.

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

Each day, the bus route from Bournemouth to Nottingham is offered by roughly 24 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Nottingham from Bournemouth take?

The quickest coach from Bournemouth to Nottingham is provided by National Express and takes 6h 15m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £15. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Bournemouth to Nottingham?

The earliest bus to Nottingham departs from Bournemouth at 05:00. 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 Nottingham?

The latest bus to Nottingham departs from Bournemouth at 19:15. 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 Nottingham route?

Passengers looking to travel from Bournemouth to Nottingham can travel with National Express and FlixBus. 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 Nottingham?

You can check all the direct connections between Bournemouth and Nottingham 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 and FlixBus.

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

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Bournemouth Nottingham 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 Nottingham 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 Nottingham on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Bournemouth to Nottingham?

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 24 daily trips between Bournemouth and Nottingham. 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 Nottingham?

Prices and availability for 24 trips between Bournemouth and Nottingham 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 Nottingham

Economy
Economy

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

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