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Compare all timetables for the bus from Cambridge to Bournemouth

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

today
£25
tomorrow
Monday
£34
Tuesday
Wednesday
£33
Thursday
£22
Friday
£36

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 8h 30m 12:30 Cambridge Parkside 21:00 Bournemouth Central Coach Station  Economy £25
FlixBus 8h 10m 12:50 Cambridge Trumpington Park and Ride 21:00 Bournemouth Central Coach Station  Economy £25
National Express 6h 50m 18:55 Cambridge Parkside 01:45 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £31
National Express 11h 40m 21:40 Cambridge Parkside 09:20 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £46
National Express 5h 5m 08:00 Cambridge Parkside 13:05 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £47

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 30m 19:15 Cambridge Parkside 01:45 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £34
National Express 8h 45m 10:50 Cambridge Parkside 19:35 Bournemouth University  Economy £34
National Express 8h 23m 12:15 Cambridge Parkside 20:38 Bournemouth University  Economy £34
National Express 11h 50m 21:40 Cambridge Parkside 09:30 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £36
National Express 7h 33m 16:00 Cambridge Parkside 23:33 Bournemouth University  Economy £38
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cambridge to Bournemouth via Luton Airport, you can save more than £9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      8h 10m
      0
      12:50
      Cambridge
      Trumpington Park and Ride
      13:55
      Luton Airport
      Luton Airport Parkway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £9
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      7h 0m
      0
      14:00
      Luton Airport
      Luton Airport Parkway
      21:00
      Bournemouth
      Central Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £16
    Travel time is 1h 40m longer, but you will save £9

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 35m 10:50 Cambridge Parkside 19:25 Bournemouth University  Economy £33
National Express 6h 30m 19:15 Cambridge Parkside 01:45 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £34
National Express 7h 13m 13:55 Cambridge Parkside 21:08 Bournemouth University  Economy £36
National Express 6h 5m 12:15 Cambridge Parkside 18:20 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £39
National Express 5h 50m 12:30 Cambridge Trumpington Park and Ride 18:20 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £39
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cambridge to Bournemouth via Luton Airport, you can save more than £8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      8h 10m
      0
      12:50
      Cambridge
      Trumpington Park and Ride
      13:55
      Luton Airport
      Luton Airport Parkway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £9
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      7h 0m
      0
      14:00
      Luton Airport
      Luton Airport Parkway
      21:00
      Bournemouth
      Central Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £16
    Travel time is 2h 20m longer, but you will save £8

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 8h 30m 12:30 Cambridge Parkside 21:00 Bournemouth Central Coach Station  Economy £22
FlixBus 8h 10m 12:50 Cambridge Trumpington Park and Ride 21:00 Bournemouth Central Coach Station  Economy £22
National Express 6h 30m 19:15 Cambridge Parkside 01:45 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £34
National Express 8h 35m 10:50 Cambridge Parkside 19:25 Bournemouth University  Economy £34
National Express 6h 5m 08:00 Cambridge Parkside 14:05 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £49

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 30m 19:15 Cambridge Parkside 01:45 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £36
National Express 11h 40m 21:40 Cambridge Parkside 09:20 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £36
National Express 9h 0m 10:50 Cambridge Parkside 19:50 Bournemouth University  Economy £36
National Express 8h 23m 12:15 Cambridge Parkside 20:38 Bournemouth University  Economy £36
National Express 7h 33m 16:00 Cambridge Parkside 23:33 Bournemouth University  Economy £36
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cambridge to Bournemouth via Luton Airport, you can save more than £11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      8h 10m
      0
      12:50
      Cambridge
      Trumpington Park and Ride
      13:55
      Luton Airport
      Luton Airport Parkway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £9
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      7h 0m
      0
      14:00
      Luton Airport
      Luton Airport Parkway
      21:00
      Bournemouth
      Central Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £16
    Travel time is 1h 40m longer, but you will save £11

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Cambridge to Bournemouth is £22 on 11/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Cambridge and Bournemouth

See here how frequent the connections between Cambridge and Bournemouth are, during different times and days of the week.
Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 22 daily coaches from Cambridge to Bournemouth. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 19 daily coaches between Cambridge and Bournemouth.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 42 coaches from Cambridge to Bournemouth, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Cambridge and Bournemouth, with 18 offers.

Facts about coaches from Cambridge to Bournemouth

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 20 times every day by bus from Cambridge to Bournemouth in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cambridge to Bournemouth starting from £22!

Cheapest Bus £22
Fastest Bus 4h 50m
Earliest Coach 03:50
Latest Coach 21:40
Daily Bus Connections 20 Ø
Distance 215.6 km
Coach Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Cambridge to Bournemouth

Every day, 20 buses from 2 coach companies leave Cambridge for Bournemouth: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 06/12/2025 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
Saturday 06/12
£48
Sunday 07/12
Monday 08/12
£34
Tuesday 09/12
Wednesday 10/12
£34
Thursday 11/12
£22
Friday 12/12
£36
Saturday 13/12
£52
Sunday 14/12
Monday 15/12
Tuesday 16/12
£36
Wednesday 17/12
Thursday 18/12
Friday 19/12
£38
Saturday 20/12
Sunday 21/12
Monday 22/12
£54
Tuesday 23/12
Wednesday 24/12
Thursday 25/12
Friday 26/12
Saturday 27/12
Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Cambridge to Bournemouth

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cambridge to Bournemouth, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £22, Thursday is the cheapest day for a coach from Cambridge to Bournemouth. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £36.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cambridge to Bournemouth, with £22. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £33.

How to save money travelling from Cambridge 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 Cambridge 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 Cambridge 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 Cambridge to Bournemouth are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Cambridge to Bournemouth

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

National Express from Cambridge to Bournemouth

National Express

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

Cheapest Price £31
Fastest Coach 4h 50m
Earliest Coach 03:50
Last Coach 21:40
Daily Connections 20 Ø
Found on 03/12/2025

All bus stations and stops in Cambridge and Bournemouth

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Cambridge to Bournemouth

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

FAQs about the Cambridge to Bournemouth bus

How much does a Cambridge - Bournemouth coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Cambridge - Bournemouth bus trip is available from £22 and takes 8h 30m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Cambridge to Bournemouth is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £22 to £67. 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 Cambridge - Bournemouth route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Cambridge to Bournemouth is offered by roughly 20 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Bournemouth from Cambridge take?

The quickest coach from Cambridge to Bournemouth is provided by National Express and takes 4h 50m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £49. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cambridge to Bournemouth?

The earliest bus to Bournemouth departs from Cambridge at 03:50. 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 Cambridge to Bournemouth?

The latest bus to Bournemouth departs from Cambridge at 21:40. 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 Cambridge - Bournemouth route?

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

You can check all the direct connections between Cambridge 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 and FlixBus.

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

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 Cambridge 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 Cambridge 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 Cambridge to Bournemouth on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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