Bus and Coach from Edinburgh to Bournemouth: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Edinburgh to Bournemouth

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

today

£53

tomorrow

£41

Sunday

£58

Monday

£36

Tuesday

£36

Wednesday

£36

Thursday

£41

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	16h 20m	23:40	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	16:00	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	Economy	£53	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 23:40:00 to Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 16:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £53 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 20m
National Express	14h 25m	10:35	Edinburgh	Central bus station	01:00	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£61	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 10:35:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 01:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £61 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 25m
FlixBus	15h 50m	22:40	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	14:30	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	Economy	£69	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 22:40:00 to Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 14:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £69 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m
National Express	11h 20m	22:00	Edinburgh	Central bus station	09:20	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£77	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 22:00:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 09:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £77 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 20m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	14h 25m	10:35	Edinburgh	Central bus station	01:00	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£41	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 10:35:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 01:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 25m
FlixBus	16h 20m	23:40	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	16:00	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	Economy	£48	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 23:40:00 to Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 16:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 20m
National Express	14h 0m	11:45	Edinburgh	Central bus station	01:45	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£54	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 11:45:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 01:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m
FlixBus	15h 50m	22:40	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	14:30	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	Economy	£58	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 22:40:00 to Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 14:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £58 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m
National Express	11h 20m	22:00	Edinburgh	Central bus station	09:20	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£83	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 22:00:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 09:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £83 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	16h 20m	23:40	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	16:00	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	Economy	£58	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 23:40:00 to Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 16:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £58 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 20m
National Express	14h 25m	10:35	Edinburgh	Central bus station	01:00	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£62	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 10:35:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 01:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £62 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 25m
National Express	14h 0m	11:45	Edinburgh	Central bus station	01:45	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£67	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 11:45:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 01:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £67 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m
National Express	11h 30m	22:00	Edinburgh	Central bus station	09:30	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£72	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 22:00:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 09:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £72 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
FlixBus	15h 50m	22:40	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	14:30	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	Economy	£75	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 22:40:00 to Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 14:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £75 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Bournemouth via Carlisle, you can save more than £16? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  15h 40m
  
  0
  
  22:00
  
  Edinburgh
  Central bus station
  
  00:25
  
  Carlisle
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £10
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 22:00:00 to Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 00:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
- National Express
  
  12h 50m
  
  0
  
  00:50
  
  Carlisle
  Coach Station
  
  13:40
  
  Bournemouth
  Train Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £32
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 00:50:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 13:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 50m
Travel time is 4h 10m longer, but you will save £16

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	14h 25m	10:35	Edinburgh	Central bus station	01:00	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£36	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 10:35:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 01:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 25m
FlixBus	15h 50m	22:40	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	14:30	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	Economy	£49	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 22:40:00 to Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 14:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £49 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m
FlixBus	16h 20m	23:40	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	16:00	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	Economy	£51	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 23:40:00 to Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 16:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £51 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 20m
National Express	11h 30m	22:00	Edinburgh	Central bus station	09:30	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£74	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 22:00:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 09:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £74 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	13h 50m	10:35	Edinburgh	Central bus station	00:25	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£36	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 10:35:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 00:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 50m
FlixBus	15h 50m	22:40	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	14:30	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	Economy	£49	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 22:40:00 to Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 14:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £49 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m
FlixBus	16h 20m	23:40	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	16:00	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	Economy	£50	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 23:40:00 to Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 16:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 20m
National Express	11h 30m	22:00	Edinburgh	Central bus station	09:30	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£70	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 22:00:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 09:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £70 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	13h 50m	10:35	Edinburgh	Central bus station	00:25	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£36	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 10:35:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 00:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 50m
FlixBus	15h 50m	22:40	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	14:30	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	Economy	£48	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 22:40:00 to Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 14:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m
FlixBus	16h 20m	23:40	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	16:00	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	Economy	£50	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 23:40:00 to Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 16:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 20m
National Express	11h 30m	22:00	Edinburgh	Central bus station	09:30	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£70	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 22:00:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 09:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £70 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	13h 50m	10:35	Edinburgh	Central bus station	00:25	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£41	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 10:35:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 00:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 50m
FlixBus	15h 50m	22:40	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	14:30	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	Economy	£42	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 22:40:00 to Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 14:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m
FlixBus	16h 20m	23:40	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	16:00	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	Economy	£42	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 23:40:00 to Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 16:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 20m
National Express	11h 30m	22:00	Edinburgh	Central bus station	09:30	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£76	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 22:00:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 09:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £76 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Edinburgh to Bournemouth is £32 on 03/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Edinburgh and Bournemouth

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

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily coaches from Edinburgh to Bournemouth. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Edinburgh and Bournemouth.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 21 coaches from Edinburgh to Bournemouth, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Edinburgh and Bournemouth, with 9 offers.

Facts about coaches from Edinburgh to Bournemouth

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 4 times every day by bus from Edinburgh to Bournemouth in one click! Book your bus ticket from Edinburgh to Bournemouth starting from £32!

Cheapest Bus	£32
Fastest Bus	11h 20m
Earliest Coach	10:35
Latest Coach	23:40
Daily Bus Connections	4 Ø
Distance	588.4 km
Coach Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Edinburgh to Bournemouth

Every day, 4 buses from 2 coach companies leave Edinburgh 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

£53

Saturday 06/12

£41

Sunday 07/12

£58

Monday 08/12

£36

Tuesday 09/12

£36

Wednesday 10/12

£36

Thursday 11/12

£41

Friday 12/12

£51

Saturday 13/12

£50

Sunday 14/12

£54

Monday 15/12

£43

Tuesday 16/12

£42

Wednesday 17/12

£46

Thursday 18/12

£54

Friday 19/12

£67

Saturday 20/12

£54

Sunday 21/12

£62

Monday 22/12

£63

Tuesday 23/12

£75

Wednesday 24/12

£100

Thursday 25/12

£91

Friday 26/12

£82

Saturday 27/12

£74

Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Edinburgh to Bournemouth

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

With a price starting from £36, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Edinburgh to Bournemouth. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £54.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Edinburgh to Bournemouth, with £36. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £42.

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

Beloved bus companies from Edinburgh to Bournemouth

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

National Express from Edinburgh to Bournemouth

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

Cheapest Price	£36
Fastest Coach	11h 20m
Earliest Coach	10:35
Last Coach	22:00
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	04/12/2025

FlixBus from Edinburgh to Bournemouth

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

Cheapest Price	£42
Fastest Coach	15h 50m
Earliest Coach	22:40
Last Coach	23:40
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	04/12/2025

All bus stations and stops in Edinburgh and Bournemouth

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

Central bus station

Multrees Walk 13-14

St Andrew Square

St Andrew's House Station

Edinburgh St Andrew's House Edinburgh St Andrew's House

Edingburgh - Queensferry Street

N St David St

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 Edinburgh to Bournemouth

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

FAQs about the Edinburgh to Bournemouth bus

How much does a Edinburgh - Bournemouth coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Edinburgh - Bournemouth bus trip is available from £32 and takes 14h 25m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Edinburgh to Bournemouth is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £32 to £83. 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 Edinburgh - Bournemouth route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Edinburgh to Bournemouth is offered by roughly 4 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Bournemouth from Edinburgh take?

The quickest coach from Edinburgh to Bournemouth is provided by National Express and takes 11h 20m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £77. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Edinburgh to Bournemouth?

The earliest bus to Bournemouth departs from Edinburgh at 10:35. 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 Edinburgh to Bournemouth?

The latest bus to Bournemouth departs from Edinburgh at 23:40. 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 Edinburgh - Bournemouth route?

Passengers looking to travel from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh and Bournemouth?

You can check all the direct connections between Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh?

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 Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Bournemouth on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Edinburgh and to Bournemouth

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