Bus and Coach from Cardiff to Bournemouth: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Cardiff to Bournemouth

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

today

£13

tomorrow

£15

Monday

£10

Tuesday

£11

Wednesday

£10

Thursday

£10

Friday

£10

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 27m	12:23	Cardiff	University	19:50	Bournemouth	University	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 02/05/2026 12:23:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/05/2026 19:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 27m
National Express	7h 22m	12:28	Cardiff	Gabalfa Interchange	19:50	Bournemouth	University	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Gabalfa Interchange, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 02/05/2026 12:28:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/05/2026 19:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 22m
National Express	7h 15m	04:55	Cardiff	University	12:10	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 02/05/2026 04:55:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/05/2026 12:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
FlixBus	7h 15m	11:45	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	19:00	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 02/05/2026 11:45:00 to Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/05/2026 19:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
FlixBus	6h 10m	14:50	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	21:00	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 02/05/2026 14:50:00 to Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/05/2026 21:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 15m	04:55	Cardiff	University	12:10	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 03/05/2026 04:55:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/05/2026 12:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
National Express	7h 20m	17:40	Cardiff	University	01:00	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 03/05/2026 17:40:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/05/2026 01:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
National Express	7h 10m	05:00	Cardiff	Gabalfa Interchange	12:10	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from National Express goes from Gabalfa Interchange, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 03/05/2026 05:00:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/05/2026 12:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
FlixBus	6h 30m	09:45	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	16:15	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 03/05/2026 09:45:00 to Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/05/2026 16:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
FlixBus	6h 50m	12:40	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	19:30	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 03/05/2026 12:40:00 to Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/05/2026 19:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 23m	16:10	Cardiff	University	23:33	Bournemouth	University	Economy	£10	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 04/05/2026 16:10:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/05/2026 23:33:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 23m
National Express	7h 18m	16:15	Cardiff	Gabalfa Interchange	23:33	Bournemouth	University	Economy	£10	A Bus from National Express goes from Gabalfa Interchange, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 04/05/2026 16:15:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/05/2026 23:33:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 18m
National Express	7h 33m	16:00	Cardiff	Coach Station	23:33	Bournemouth	University	Economy	£10	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 04/05/2026 16:00:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/05/2026 23:33:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 33m
FlixBus	8h 20m	10:40	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	19:00	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 04/05/2026 10:40:00 to Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/05/2026 19:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
FlixBus	8h 0m	14:50	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	22:50	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 04/05/2026 14:50:00 to Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/05/2026 22:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 55m	11:30	Cardiff	Coach Station	19:25	Bournemouth	University	Economy	£11	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 05/05/2026 11:30:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/05/2026 19:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
National Express	7h 47m	11:38	Cardiff	University	19:25	Bournemouth	University	Economy	£11	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 05/05/2026 11:38:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/05/2026 19:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 47m
National Express	7h 42m	11:43	Cardiff	Gabalfa Interchange	19:25	Bournemouth	University	Economy	£11	A Bus from National Express goes from Gabalfa Interchange, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 05/05/2026 11:43:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/05/2026 19:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 42m
FlixBus	7h 30m	04:40	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	12:10	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 05/05/2026 04:40:00 to Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/05/2026 12:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
FlixBus	7h 35m	06:45	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	14:20	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 05/05/2026 06:45:00 to Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/05/2026 14:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 55m	11:30	Cardiff	Coach Station	19:25	Bournemouth	University	Economy	£10	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 06/05/2026 11:30:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/05/2026 19:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
National Express	7h 47m	11:38	Cardiff	University	19:25	Bournemouth	University	Economy	£10	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 06/05/2026 11:38:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/05/2026 19:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 47m
National Express	7h 42m	11:43	Cardiff	Gabalfa Interchange	19:25	Bournemouth	University	Economy	£10	A Bus from National Express goes from Gabalfa Interchange, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 06/05/2026 11:43:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/05/2026 19:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 42m
FlixBus	7h 30m	04:40	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	12:10	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 06/05/2026 04:40:00 to Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/05/2026 12:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
FlixBus	7h 35m	06:45	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	14:20	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 06/05/2026 06:45:00 to Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/05/2026 14:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 30m	05:20	Cardiff	University	12:50	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£10	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 07/05/2026 05:20:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/05/2026 12:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
National Express	7h 45m	06:50	Cardiff	University	14:35	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£10	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 07/05/2026 06:50:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/05/2026 14:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
National Express	7h 37m	18:08	Cardiff	University	01:45	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£10	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 07/05/2026 18:08:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/05/2026 01:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 37m
FlixBus	7h 45m	11:45	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	19:30	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 07/05/2026 11:45:00 to Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/05/2026 19:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
FlixBus	8h 20m	12:40	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	21:00	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 07/05/2026 12:40:00 to Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/05/2026 21:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 0m	06:50	Cardiff	University	14:50	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£10	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 08/05/2026 06:50:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/05/2026 14:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
National Express	7h 47m	10:08	Cardiff	University	17:55	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£10	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 08/05/2026 10:08:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/05/2026 17:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 47m
National Express	7h 57m	11:38	Cardiff	University	19:35	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£10	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 08/05/2026 11:38:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/05/2026 19:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 57m
FlixBus	9h 40m	04:40	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	14:20	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 08/05/2026 04:40:00 to Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/05/2026 14:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
FlixBus	7h 45m	11:45	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	19:30	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 08/05/2026 11:45:00 to Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/05/2026 19:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Cardiff to Bournemouth is £10 on 28/04/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Cardiff and Bournemouth

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

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 65 daily coaches from Cardiff to Bournemouth. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 48 daily coaches between Cardiff and Bournemouth.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 158 coaches from Cardiff to Bournemouth, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Cardiff and Bournemouth, with 42 offers.

Facts about coaches from Cardiff to Bournemouth

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 57 times every day by bus from Cardiff to Bournemouth in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cardiff to Bournemouth starting from £10!

Cheapest Bus	£10
Fastest Bus	5h 35m
Earliest Coach	03:20
Latest Coach	19:58
Daily Bus Connections	57 Ø
Distance	124.1 km
Coach Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Cardiff to Bournemouth

Every day, 57 buses from 2 coach companies leave Cardiff for Bournemouth: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 02/05/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 27/04

Tuesday 28/04

Wednesday 29/04

Thursday 30/04

Friday 01/05

Saturday 02/05

£13

Sunday 03/05

£15

Monday 04/05

£10

Tuesday 05/05

£11

Wednesday 06/05

£10

Thursday 07/05

£10

Friday 08/05

£10

Saturday 09/05

£11

Sunday 10/05

£15

Monday 11/05

£10

Tuesday 12/05

£10

Wednesday 13/05

£10

Thursday 14/05

£10

Friday 15/05

£10

Saturday 16/05

£11

Sunday 17/05

£10

Monday 18/05

£10

Tuesday 19/05

£10

Wednesday 20/05

£14

Thursday 21/05

£10

Friday 22/05

£15

Saturday 23/05

£11

Sunday 24/05

The cheapest time to travel from Cardiff to Bournemouth

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

With a price starting from £10, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Cardiff to Bournemouth. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £11.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cardiff to Bournemouth, with £10. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £10.

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

Beloved bus companies from Cardiff to Bournemouth

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

National Express from Cardiff to Bournemouth

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

Cheapest Price	£10
Fastest Coach	5h 35m
Earliest Coach	03:20
Last Coach	19:58
Daily Connections	50 Ø
Found on	27/04/2026

FlixBus from Cardiff to Bournemouth

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

Cheapest Price	£16
Fastest Coach	6h 10m
Earliest Coach	04:40
Last Coach	16:40
Daily Connections	7 Ø
Found on	27/04/2026

All bus stations and stops in Cardiff and Bournemouth

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

University

Park Place 50

Coach Station

Sophia Gardens 2

Kingsway Coach Stop

North Rd

Gabalfa Interchange

North Road 213

Bus Interchange

Central Square 3

Central Coach Station

Bournemouth Bus Station

University

Fern Barrow

Westbourne

Poole Rd

Square

Gervis Pl 9

Pier

Exeter Road

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Cardiff to Bournemouth? Compare all modes of transports from Cardiff to Bournemouth.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Cardiff to Bournemouth

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

FAQs about the Cardiff to Bournemouth bus

How much does a Cardiff - Bournemouth coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Cardiff - Bournemouth bus trip is available from £10 and takes 7h 23m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Cardiff to Bournemouth is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £10 to £69. 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 Cardiff - Bournemouth route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Cardiff to Bournemouth is offered by roughly 57 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Bournemouth from Cardiff take?

The quickest coach from Cardiff to Bournemouth is provided by National Express and takes 5h 35m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £63. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cardiff to Bournemouth?

The earliest bus to Bournemouth departs from Cardiff at 03:20. 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 Cardiff to Bournemouth?

The latest bus to Bournemouth departs from Cardiff at 19:58. 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 Cardiff - Bournemouth route?

Passengers looking to travel from Cardiff 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 Cardiff and Bournemouth?

You can check all the direct connections between Cardiff 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 Cardiff?

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 Cardiff 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 Cardiff 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 Cardiff to Bournemouth on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Cardiff 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 57 daily trips between Cardiff 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.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Cardiff and to Bournemouth

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