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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
£17
tomorrow
£15
Wednesday
£17
Thursday
£17
Friday
£19
Saturday
£18
Sunday
£18

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 40m 05:30 Canterbury Coach Station 12:10 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £17
National Express 6h 40m 07:00 Canterbury Coach Station 13:40 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £17
National Express 6h 25m 08:50 Canterbury Coach Station 15:15 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £17
National Express 6h 20m 10:50 Canterbury Coach Station 17:10 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £17
National Express 6h 30m 12:50 Canterbury Coach Station 19:20 Bournemouth Train Station  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 20m 05:30 Canterbury Coach Station 12:50 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £15
National Express 7h 12m 05:38 Canterbury University of Kent 12:50 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £15
National Express 6h 35m 07:30 Canterbury Coach Station 14:05 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £17
National Express 6h 30m 10:20 Canterbury Coach Station 16:50 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £17
National Express 6h 20m 12:50 Canterbury Coach Station 19:10 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £17

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 20m 05:30 Canterbury Coach Station 12:50 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £17
National Express 6h 30m 10:20 Canterbury Coach Station 16:50 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £17
National Express 6h 20m 12:50 Canterbury Coach Station 19:10 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £17
National Express 5h 55m 16:45 Canterbury Coach Station 22:40 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £17
National Express 5h 35m 18:50 Canterbury Coach Station 00:25 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £17

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 20m 05:30 Canterbury Coach Station 12:50 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £17
National Express 6h 35m 07:30 Canterbury Coach Station 14:05 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £17
National Express 6h 20m 12:50 Canterbury Coach Station 19:10 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £17
National Express 5h 55m 16:45 Canterbury Coach Station 22:40 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £17
National Express 5h 35m 18:50 Canterbury Coach Station 00:25 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £17

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 40m 05:30 Canterbury Coach Station 12:10 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £19
National Express 6h 32m 05:38 Canterbury University of Kent 12:10 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £19
National Express 6h 15m 04:20 Canterbury Coach Station 10:35 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £20
National Express 7h 5m 10:50 Canterbury Coach Station 17:55 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £20
National Express 5h 5m 19:55 Canterbury Coach Station 01:00 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £20
  • Did you know that if you travel from Canterbury to Bournemouth via Whistable, you can save more than £2? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 11%
      4h 50m
      Canterbury
      10 km
      20:10
      Whistable
      Bus Stop
      01:00
      Bournemouth
      Train Station
      0 km
      National Express
      Economy
      £17

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 0m 04:20 Canterbury Coach Station 10:20 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £18
National Express 5h 52m 04:28 Canterbury University of Kent 10:20 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £18
National Express 5h 55m 12:50 Canterbury Coach Station 18:45 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £20
National Express 5h 45m 13:00 Canterbury University of Kent 18:45 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £20
National Express 6h 5m 07:35 Canterbury Coach Station 13:40 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £21
  • Did you know that if you travel from Canterbury to Bournemouth via Whistable, you can save more than £1? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 6%
      5h 42m
      Canterbury
      10 km
      04:38
      Whistable
      Bus Stop
      10:20
      Bournemouth
      Train Station
      0 km
      National Express
      Economy
      £17
  • Did you know that if you travel from Canterbury to Bournemouth via Southampton, you can save more than £2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      7h 50m
      0
      04:20
      Canterbury
      Coach Station
      11:20
      Southampton
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £13
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      0h 45m
      0
      11:25
      Southampton
      Coach Station
      12:10
      Bournemouth
      Central Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £3
    Travel time is 2h 5m longer, but you will save £2

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 0m 06:10 Canterbury Coach Station 12:10 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £18
National Express 5h 53m 06:17 Canterbury University of Kent 12:10 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £18
National Express 6h 0m 04:20 Canterbury Coach Station 10:20 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £20
National Express 5h 52m 04:28 Canterbury University of Kent 10:20 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £20
National Express 5h 5m 19:55 Canterbury Coach Station 01:00 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £21
  • Did you know that if you travel from Canterbury to Bournemouth via Whistable, you can save more than £1? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 6%
      5h 43m
      Canterbury
      10 km
      06:27
      Whistable
      Bus Stop
      12:10
      Bournemouth
      Train Station
      0 km
      National Express
      Economy
      £17

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Canterbury to Bournemouth is £13 on 12/05/2026. 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. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 20 daily coaches between Canterbury and Bournemouth.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 75 coaches from Canterbury to Bournemouth, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Canterbury and Bournemouth, with 22 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 £13!

Cheapest Bus £13
Fastest Bus 4h 57m
Earliest Coach 04:20
Latest Coach 20:03
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 20/04/2026 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 20/04
£17
Tuesday 21/04
£15
Wednesday 22/04
£17
Thursday 23/04
£17
Friday 24/04
£22
Saturday 25/04
£38
Sunday 26/04
£38
Monday 27/04
£17
Tuesday 28/04
£15
Wednesday 29/04
£17
Thursday 30/04
£17
Friday 01/05
£17
Saturday 02/05
£17
Sunday 03/05
£21
Monday 04/05
£17
Tuesday 05/05
£17
Wednesday 06/05
Thursday 07/05
Friday 08/05
£17
Saturday 09/05
£18
Sunday 10/05
£22
Monday 11/05
£18
Tuesday 12/05
£13
Wednesday 13/05
£17
Thursday 14/05
£14
Friday 15/05
£13
Saturday 16/05
£15
Sunday 17/05

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 £13, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Canterbury to Bournemouth. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £18.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Canterbury to Bournemouth, with £13. Morning 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

National Express

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

Cheapest Price £15
Fastest Coach 4h 57m
Earliest Coach 04:20
Last Coach 20:03
Daily Connections 23 Ø
Found on 27/03/2026

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.

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 £13 and takes 7h 20m. 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 £13 to £38. 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 £17. 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 20:03. 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.

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

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 23 daily trips between Canterbury and Bournemouth. 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 Canterbury to Bournemouth?

Prices and availability for 23 trips between Canterbury and Bournemouth 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 Canterbury to Bournemouth

Economy
Economy

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

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