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

£16

tomorrow

£16

Sunday

Monday

£16

Tuesday

Wednesday

£17

Thursday

£18

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 55m	06:40	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	15:35	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 06:40:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 15:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
National Express	7h 20m	17:40	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	01:00	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 17:40:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 01:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
National Express	8h 15m	04:50	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	13:05	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 04:50:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 13:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
National Express	7h 35m	06:05	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	13:40	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 06:05:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 13:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
National Express	8h 40m	09:15	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	17:55	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 09:15:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 17:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 25m	01:55	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	09:20	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 01:55:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 09:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
National Express	7h 20m	17:40	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	01:00	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 17:40:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 01:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
National Express	8h 35m	11:15	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	19:50	Bournemouth	University	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 11:15:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 19:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
National Express	7h 55m	09:15	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	17:10	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 09:15:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 17:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
National Express	7h 30m	11:15	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	18:45	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 11:15:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 18:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
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	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 17:40:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 01:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
National Express	7h 35m	06:05	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	13:40	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 06:05:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 13:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
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 08/12/2025 15:10:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 23:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
National Express	8h 20m	11:15	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	19:35	Bournemouth	University	Economy	£17	A Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 11:15:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 19:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
National Express	7h 35m	01:55	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	09:30	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 01:55:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 09:30:00. 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	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 10/12/2025 17:40:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 01:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
National Express	8h 10m	11:15	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	19:25	Bournemouth	University	Economy	£17	A Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 11:15:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 19:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
National Express	7h 35m	01:55	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	09:30	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 01:55:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 09:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 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 10/12/2025 04:40:00 to Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 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 0m	04:50	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	12:50	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 04:50:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 12:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
National Express	7h 55m	06:40	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	14:35	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 06:40:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 14:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
National Express	7h 35m	09:15	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	16:50	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 09:15:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 16:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 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 11/12/2025 04:40:00 to Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 14:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Derby to Bournemouth is £16 on 05/12/2025. 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.

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

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 30 coaches from Derby to Bournemouth, while Night sees the fewest connections between Derby and Bournemouth, with 17 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 £16!

Cheapest Bus	£16
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 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

£16

Saturday 06/12

£16

Sunday 07/12

Monday 08/12

£16

Tuesday 09/12

Wednesday 10/12

£17

Thursday 11/12

£19

Friday 12/12

Saturday 13/12

£26

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

£43

Wednesday 24/12

Thursday 25/12

Friday 26/12

Saturday 27/12

Sunday 28/12

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 £16, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Derby to Bournemouth. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £18.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Derby to Bournemouth, with £16. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £16.

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	£16
Fastest Coach	6h 50m
Earliest Coach	01:55
Last Coach	17:40
Daily Connections	13 Ø
Found on	03/12/2025

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

Central Station

Railway Terrace

Pride Park

Tutbury & Hatton Train Station

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 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 £16 and takes 8h 55m. 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 £16 to £73. 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 £23. 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.

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!