Bus and Coach from Canterbury to Bournemouth: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Canterbury to Bournemouth

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

today

£14

tomorrow

£16

Sunday

Monday

£14

Tuesday

Wednesday

£16

Thursday

£16

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 5m	10:50	Canterbury	Coach Station	17:55	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 10:50:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 17:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
National Express	6h 55m	11:00	Canterbury	University of Kent	17:55	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 11:00:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 17:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
National Express	5h 5m	19:55	Canterbury	Coach Station	01:00	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 19:55:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 01:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
National Express	4h 57m	20:03	Canterbury	University of Kent	01:00	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from National Express goes from University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 20:03:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 01:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 57m
National Express	6h 15m	04:20	Canterbury	Coach Station	10:35	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 04:20:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 10:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 0m	04:20	Canterbury	Coach Station	10:20	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 04:20:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 10:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
National Express	6h 15m	09:00	Canterbury	Coach Station	15:15	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 09:00:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 15:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
National Express	6h 20m	10:50	Canterbury	Coach Station	17:10	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 10:50:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 17:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
National Express	5h 52m	04:28	Canterbury	University of Kent	10:20	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 04:28:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 10:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 52m
National Express	6h 5m	09:10	Canterbury	University of Kent	15:15	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 09:10:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 15:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 15m	04:20	Canterbury	Coach Station	10:35	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 04:20:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 10:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
National Express	6h 40m	05:30	Canterbury	Coach Station	12:10	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 05:30:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 12:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
National Express	6h 32m	05:38	Canterbury	University of Kent	12:10	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 05:38:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 12:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 32m
National Express	5h 5m	19:55	Canterbury	Coach Station	01:00	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 19:55:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 01:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
National Express	4h 57m	20:03	Canterbury	University of Kent	01:00	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from National Express goes from University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 20:03:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 01:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 57m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 15m	04:20	Canterbury	Coach Station	10:35	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 04:20:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 10:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
National Express	7h 20m	05:30	Canterbury	Coach Station	12:50	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 05:30:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 12:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
National Express	6h 7m	04:28	Canterbury	University of Kent	10:35	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 04:28:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 10:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 7m
National Express	7h 12m	05:38	Canterbury	University of Kent	12:50	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 05:38:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 12:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 12m
National Express	5h 35m	18:50	Canterbury	Coach Station	00:25	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 18:50:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 00:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 15m	04:20	Canterbury	Coach Station	10:35	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 04:20:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 10:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
National Express	7h 20m	05:30	Canterbury	Coach Station	12:50	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 05:30:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 12:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
National Express	6h 7m	04:28	Canterbury	University of Kent	10:35	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 04:28:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 10:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 7m
National Express	7h 12m	05:38	Canterbury	University of Kent	12:50	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 05:38:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 12:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 12m
National Express	6h 30m	10:20	Canterbury	Coach Station	16:50	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 10:20:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 16:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Canterbury to Bournemouth is £14 on 05/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Canterbury and Bournemouth

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

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 26 daily coaches from Canterbury to Bournemouth. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 20 daily coaches between Canterbury and Bournemouth.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 56 coaches from Canterbury to Bournemouth, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Canterbury and Bournemouth, with 16 offers.

Facts about coaches from Canterbury to Bournemouth

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 23 times every day by bus from Canterbury to Bournemouth in one click! Book your bus ticket from Canterbury to Bournemouth starting from £14!

Cheapest Bus	£14
Fastest Bus	4h 57m
Earliest Coach	04:20
Latest Coach	19:00
Daily Bus Connections	23 Ø
Distance	216.3 km
Coach Companies	National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Canterbury to Bournemouth

Every day, 23 buses from 1 coach companies leave Canterbury 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

£14

Saturday 06/12

£16

Sunday 07/12

Monday 08/12

£17

Tuesday 09/12

Wednesday 10/12

£18

Thursday 11/12

£16

Friday 12/12

Saturday 13/12

£22

Sunday 14/12

Monday 15/12

Tuesday 16/12

Wednesday 17/12

Thursday 18/12

Friday 19/12

Saturday 20/12

Sunday 21/12

Monday 22/12

Tuesday 23/12

Wednesday 24/12

Thursday 25/12

£68

Friday 26/12

Saturday 27/12

Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Canterbury to Bournemouth

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

With a price starting from £14, Friday is the cheapest day for a coach from Canterbury to Bournemouth. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £16.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Canterbury to Bournemouth, with £14. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £17.

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

Beloved bus companies from Canterbury to Bournemouth

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

National Express from Canterbury to Bournemouth

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

Cheapest Price	£14
Fastest Coach	4h 57m
Earliest Coach	04:20
Last Coach	19:00
Daily Connections	23 Ø
Found on	03/12/2025

All bus stations and stops in Canterbury and Bournemouth

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

Coach Station

Gravel Walk 14

University of Kent

University Road

Park and Ride

New Dover Road

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 Canterbury to Bournemouth

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

FAQs about the Canterbury to Bournemouth bus

How much does a Canterbury - Bournemouth coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Canterbury - Bournemouth bus trip is available from £14 and takes 7h 5m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Canterbury to Bournemouth is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £14 to £44. 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 Canterbury - Bournemouth route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Canterbury to Bournemouth is offered by roughly 23 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Bournemouth from Canterbury take?

The quickest coach from Canterbury to Bournemouth is provided by National Express and takes 4h 57m. 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 Canterbury to Bournemouth?

The earliest bus to Bournemouth departs from Canterbury at 04:20. 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 Canterbury to Bournemouth?

The latest bus to Bournemouth departs from Canterbury at 19:00. 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 Canterbury - Bournemouth route?

Passengers looking to travel from Canterbury 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 Canterbury and Bournemouth?

You can check all the direct connections between Canterbury 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 Canterbury?

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 Canterbury 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 Canterbury 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 Canterbury to Bournemouth on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Canterbury and to Bournemouth

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