Bus and Coach from Derby to Bournemouth: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Derby to Bournemouth

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

today

tomorrow

£13

Wednesday

Thursday

£14

Friday

Saturday

£14

Sunday

£16

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 10m	11:15	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	19:25	Bournemouth	University	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 03/02/2026 11:15:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/02/2026 19:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
National Express	8h 0m	06:05	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	14:05	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 03/02/2026 06:05:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/02/2026 14:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
National Express	7h 35m	09:15	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	16:50	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 03/02/2026 09:15:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/02/2026 16:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
FlixBus	9h 50m	04:40	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	14:30	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	Economy	£35	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 03/02/2026 04:40:00 to Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/02/2026 14:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 45m	15:10	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	23:55	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 15:10:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 23:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
National Express	7h 55m	06:40	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	14:35	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 06:40:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 14:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
National Express	8h 5m	17:40	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	01:45	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 17:40:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/02/2026 01:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
FlixBus	9h 50m	04:40	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	14:30	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	Economy	£35	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 04:40:00 to Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 14:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 20m	17:40	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	01:00	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 07/02/2026 17:40:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/02/2026 01:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
National Express	6h 50m	06:50	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	13:40	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 07/02/2026 06:50:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/02/2026 13:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
National Express	8h 10m	15:10	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	23:20	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 07/02/2026 15:10:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/02/2026 23:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
National Express	8h 23m	15:10	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	23:33	Bournemouth	University	Economy	£17	A Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 07/02/2026 15:10:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/02/2026 23:33:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 23m
National Express	7h 55m	09:15	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	17:10	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 07/02/2026 09:15:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/02/2026 17:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 50m	06:50	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	13:40	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 08/02/2026 06:50:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/02/2026 13:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
National Express	8h 5m	07:10	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	15:15	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 08/02/2026 07:10:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/02/2026 15:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
National Express	8h 10m	15:10	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	23:20	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 08/02/2026 15:10:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/02/2026 23:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
National Express	7h 20m	17:40	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	01:00	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 08/02/2026 17:40:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/02/2026 01:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
National Express	8h 23m	15:10	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	23:33	Bournemouth	University	Economy	£18	A Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 08/02/2026 15:10:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/02/2026 23:33:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 23m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Derby to Bournemouth is £13 on 03/02/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Derby and Bournemouth

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

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 14 daily coaches from Derby to Bournemouth. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 14 daily coaches between Derby and Bournemouth.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 24 coaches from Derby to Bournemouth, while Night sees the fewest connections between Derby and Bournemouth, with 14 offers.

Facts about coaches from Derby to Bournemouth

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 14 times every day by bus from Derby to Bournemouth in one click! Book your bus ticket from Derby to Bournemouth starting from £13!

Cheapest Bus	£13
Fastest Bus	6h 50m
Earliest Coach	01:55
Latest Coach	17:40
Daily Bus Connections	14 Ø
Distance	246.6 km
Coach Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Derby to Bournemouth

Every day, 14 buses from 2 coach companies leave Derby for Bournemouth: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 02/02/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 02/02

Tuesday 03/02

£15

Wednesday 04/02

Thursday 05/02

£35

Friday 06/02

Saturday 07/02

£14

Sunday 08/02

£18

Monday 09/02

Tuesday 10/02

£16

Wednesday 11/02

Thursday 12/02

Friday 13/02

£13

Saturday 14/02

Sunday 15/02

Monday 16/02

Tuesday 17/02

Wednesday 18/02

Thursday 19/02

Friday 20/02

Saturday 21/02

Sunday 22/02

Monday 23/02

Tuesday 24/02

Wednesday 25/02

Thursday 26/02

Friday 27/02

Saturday 28/02

Sunday 01/03

The cheapest time to travel from Derby to Bournemouth

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

With a price starting from £13, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Derby to Bournemouth. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £16.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Derby to Bournemouth, with £13. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £14.

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

Beloved bus companies from Derby to Bournemouth

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

National Express from Derby to Bournemouth

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

Cheapest Price	£13
Fastest Coach	6h 50m
Earliest Coach	01:55
Last Coach	17:40
Daily Connections	13 Ø
Found on	31/01/2026

All bus stations and stops in Derby and Bournemouth

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

Riverlights Coach Station

Morledge 735

Central Bus Station

Pride Park

Donnington Park

Hollands Way

Central Coach Station

Bournemouth Bus Station

University

Fern Barrow

Westbourne

Poole Rd

Square

Gervis Pl 9

Pier

Exeter Road

Service and Comfort on the bus from Derby to Bournemouth

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

FAQs about the Derby to Bournemouth bus

How much does a Derby - Bournemouth coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Derby - Bournemouth bus trip is available from £13 and takes 8h 10m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Derby to Bournemouth is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £13 to £80. 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 Derby - Bournemouth route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Derby to Bournemouth is offered by roughly 14 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Bournemouth from Derby take?

The quickest coach from Derby to Bournemouth is provided by National Express and takes 6h 50m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £16. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Derby to Bournemouth?

The earliest bus to Bournemouth departs from Derby at 01:55. 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 Derby to Bournemouth?

The latest bus to Bournemouth departs from Derby at 17:40. 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 Derby - Bournemouth route?

Passengers looking to travel from Derby 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 Derby and Bournemouth?

You can check all the direct connections between Derby 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 Derby?

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 Derby 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 Derby 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 Derby to Bournemouth on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Derby 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 14 daily trips between Derby 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 Derby to Bournemouth?

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Derby and to Bournemouth

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