Bus and Coach from Brighton to Bournemouth: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Brighton to Bournemouth

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

today

£13

tomorrow

£19

Sunday

£9

Monday

£13

Tuesday

Wednesday

£15

Thursday

£19

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 33m	13:05	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	20:38	Bournemouth	University	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 13:05:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 20:38:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 33m
National Express	7h 26m	13:12	Brighton	Preston Circus	20:38	Bournemouth	University	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 13:12:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 20:38:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 26m
National Express	7h 23m	13:15	Brighton	Preston Park	20:38	Bournemouth	University	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 13:15:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 20:38:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 23m
National Express	7h 21m	13:17	Brighton	Withdean Park	20:38	Bournemouth	University	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Withdean Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 13:17:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 20:38:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 21m
National Express	7h 19m	13:19	Brighton	Patcham Place	20:38	Bournemouth	University	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 13:19:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 20:38:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 19m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	4h 40m	21:40	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	02:20	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 21:40:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 02:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
National Express	4h 33m	21:47	Brighton	Preston Circus	02:20	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 21:47:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 02:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 33m
National Express	4h 30m	21:50	Brighton	Preston Park	02:20	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 21:50:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 02:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
National Express	4h 28m	21:52	Brighton	Withdean Park	02:20	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Withdean Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 21:52:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 02:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 28m
National Express	4h 26m	21:54	Brighton	Patcham Place	02:20	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 21:54:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 02:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 26m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	10h 56m	22:45	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	09:41	Bournemouth	Westbourne	Economy	£9	A Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 22:45:00 to Westbourne, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 09:41:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 56m
National Express	10h 40m	22:50	Brighton	Preston Circus	09:30	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£11	A Bus from National Express goes from Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 22:50:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 09:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 40m
National Express	10h 37m	22:53	Brighton	Preston Park	09:30	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£11	A Bus from National Express goes from Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 22:53:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 09:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 37m
National Express	10h 35m	22:55	Brighton	Withdean Park	09:30	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£11	A Bus from National Express goes from Withdean Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 22:55:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 09:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 35m
National Express	10h 45m	22:45	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	09:30	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£11	A Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 22:45:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 09:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 33m	13:05	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	20:38	Bournemouth	University	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 13:05:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 20:38:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 33m
National Express	7h 26m	13:12	Brighton	Preston Circus	20:38	Bournemouth	University	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 13:12:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 20:38:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 26m
National Express	7h 23m	13:15	Brighton	Preston Park	20:38	Bournemouth	University	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 13:15:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 20:38:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 23m
National Express	7h 21m	13:17	Brighton	Withdean Park	20:38	Bournemouth	University	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Withdean Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 13:17:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 20:38:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 21m
National Express	7h 19m	13:19	Brighton	Patcham Place	20:38	Bournemouth	University	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 13:19:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 20:38:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 19m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 20m	11:05	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	19:25	Bournemouth	University	Economy	£15	A Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 11:05:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 19:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
National Express	8h 13m	11:12	Brighton	Preston Circus	19:25	Bournemouth	University	Economy	£15	A Bus from National Express goes from Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 11:12:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 19:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 13m
National Express	8h 10m	11:15	Brighton	Preston Park	19:25	Bournemouth	University	Economy	£15	A Bus from National Express goes from Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 11:15:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 19:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
National Express	8h 8m	11:17	Brighton	Withdean Park	19:25	Bournemouth	University	Economy	£15	A Bus from National Express goes from Withdean Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 11:17:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 19:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 8m
National Express	8h 6m	11:19	Brighton	Patcham Place	19:25	Bournemouth	University	Economy	£15	A Bus from National Express goes from Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 11:19:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 19:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 6m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 20m	11:05	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	19:25	Bournemouth	University	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 11:05:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 19:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
National Express	8h 3m	13:05	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	21:08	Bournemouth	University	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 13:05:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 21:08:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 3m
National Express	8h 13m	11:12	Brighton	Preston Circus	19:25	Bournemouth	University	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 11:12:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 19:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 13m
National Express	7h 56m	13:12	Brighton	Preston Circus	21:08	Bournemouth	University	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 13:12:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 21:08:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 56m
National Express	8h 10m	11:15	Brighton	Preston Park	19:25	Bournemouth	University	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 11:15:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 19:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Brighton to Bournemouth is £8 on 04/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Brighton and Bournemouth

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

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 97 daily coaches from Brighton to Bournemouth. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 70 daily coaches between Brighton and Bournemouth.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 177 coaches from Brighton to Bournemouth, while Night sees the fewest connections between Brighton and Bournemouth, with 35 offers.

Facts about coaches from Brighton to Bournemouth

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 81 times every day by bus from Brighton to Bournemouth in one click! Book your bus ticket from Brighton to Bournemouth starting from £8!

Cheapest Bus	£8
Fastest Bus	3h 58m
Earliest Coach	04:40
Latest Coach	22:57
Daily Bus Connections	81 Ø
Distance	123.1 km
Coach Companies	National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Brighton to Bournemouth

Every day, 81 buses from 1 coach companies leave Brighton for Bournemouth: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 01/12

Tuesday 02/12

Wednesday 03/12

Thursday 04/12

Friday 05/12

£19

Saturday 06/12

£39

Sunday 07/12

£9

Monday 08/12

£32

Tuesday 09/12

Wednesday 10/12

£32

Thursday 11/12

£35

Friday 12/12

£27

Saturday 13/12

£39

Sunday 14/12

£24

Monday 15/12

£25

Tuesday 16/12

Wednesday 17/12

£24

Thursday 18/12

Friday 19/12

Saturday 20/12

£25

Sunday 21/12

Monday 22/12

Tuesday 23/12

Wednesday 24/12

Thursday 25/12

Friday 26/12

Saturday 27/12

£39

Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Brighton to Bournemouth

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

With a price starting from £9, Sunday is the cheapest day for a coach from Brighton to Bournemouth. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £19.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Brighton to Bournemouth, with £9. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £15.

How to save money travelling from Brighton to Bournemouth

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 Brighton to Bournemouth 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 Brighton to Bournemouth, 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 Brighton to Bournemouth are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Brighton to Bournemouth

These are the most booked bus companies between Brighton to Bournemouth from our users.

National Express from Brighton to Bournemouth

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

Cheapest Price	£9
Fastest Coach	3h 58m
Earliest Coach	04:40
Last Coach	22:57
Daily Connections	81 Ø
Found on	03/12/2025

All bus stations and stops in Brighton and Bournemouth

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

Patcham Place

London Road

Pool Valley Coach Station

Pool Valley 11-12

Preston Circus

Preston Road

Preston Park

Preston Road 223A

Central Bus Station

Central Coach Station

Bournemouth Bus Station

University

Fern Barrow

Westbourne

Poole Rd

Pier

Exeter Road

Square

Gervis Pl 9

Service and Comfort on the bus from Brighton to Bournemouth

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

FAQs about the Brighton to Bournemouth bus

How much does a Brighton - Bournemouth coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Brighton - Bournemouth bus trip is available from £8 and takes 10h 56m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Brighton to Bournemouth is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £8 to £52. 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 Brighton - Bournemouth route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Brighton to Bournemouth is offered by roughly 81 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Bournemouth from Brighton take?

The quickest coach from Brighton to Bournemouth is provided by National Express and takes 3h 58m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £32. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Brighton to Bournemouth?

The earliest bus to Bournemouth departs from Brighton at 04:40. 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 Brighton to Bournemouth?

The latest bus to Bournemouth departs from Brighton at 22:57. 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 Brighton - Bournemouth route?

Passengers looking to travel from Brighton to Bournemouth 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 Brighton and Bournemouth?

You can check all the direct connections between Brighton and Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth from Brighton?

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 Brighton Bournemouth 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 Brighton Bournemouth 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 Brighton to Bournemouth on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Brighton and to Bournemouth

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