Bus tickets Edinburgh to Bournemouth from £26

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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
from £28
tomorrow
from £44
Friday
from £33
Saturday
from £35
Sunday
from £30
Monday
from £26
Tuesday
from £37

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    16h 20m
    0
    23:40
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    16:00
    Bournemouth
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £28
  • FlixBus
    15h 0m
    0
    09:05
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    00:05
    Bournemouth
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £30
  • National Express
    14h 10m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    00:45
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £48
  • National Express
    12h 15m
    0
    22:00
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    10:15
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £82

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    16h 20m
    0
    23:40
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    16:00
    Bournemouth
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £44
  • National Express
    14h 10m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    00:45
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £46
  • National Express
    12h 15m
    0
    22:00
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    10:15
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £80

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    16h 20m
    0
    23:40
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    16:00
    Bournemouth
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £33
  • National Express
    13h 45m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    00:20
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £43
  • National Express
    12h 15m
    0
    22:00
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    10:15
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £80

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    15h 0m
    0
    09:05
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    00:05
    Bournemouth
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £35
  • FlixBus
    16h 20m
    0
    23:40
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    16:00
    Bournemouth
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £41
  • National Express
    13h 45m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    00:20
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £45
  • National Express
    14h 5m
    0
    11:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    01:50
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £47
  • National Express
    12h 15m
    0
    22:00
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    10:15
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £78

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    16h 20m
    0
    23:40
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    16:00
    Bournemouth
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £30
  • FlixBus
    15h 0m
    0
    09:05
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    00:05
    Bournemouth
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £40
  • National Express
    13h 45m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    00:20
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £67
  • National Express
    14h 5m
    0
    11:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    01:50
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £71
  • National Express
    12h 15m
    0
    22:00
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    10:15
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £85

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    18h 40m
    0
    19:50
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew's House Station
    14:30
    Bournemouth
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £26
  • FlixBus
    17h 55m
    0
    07:20
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew's House Station
    01:15
    Bournemouth
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £29
  • FlixBus
    16h 20m
    0
    23:40
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    16:00
    Bournemouth
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £33
  • National Express
    13h 45m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    00:20
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £45
  • National Express
    12h 15m
    0
    22:00
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    10:15
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £78

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    14h 10m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    00:45
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £37
  • National Express
    12h 15m
    0
    22:00
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    10:15
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £78

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.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily coaches from Edinburgh to Bournemouth. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Edinburgh and Bournemouth.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 14 coaches from Edinburgh to Bournemouth, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Edinburgh and Bournemouth, with 13 offers.

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Facts about coaches from Edinburgh to Bournemouth

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 3 times every day by bus from Edinburgh to Bournemouth in one click! Book your bus ticket from Edinburgh to Bournemouth starting from £26!

Cheapest Bus £26
Fastest Bus 12h 15m
Earliest Coach 09:05
Latest Coach 22:00
Daily Bus Connections 3 Ø
Distance 588.4 km
Coach Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Edinburgh to Bournemouth

Every day, 3 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 12/06/2025 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 09/06
Tuesday 10/06
Wednesday 11/06
£48
Thursday 12/06
£46
Friday 13/06
£43
Saturday 14/06
£45
Sunday 15/06
£67
Monday 16/06
£45
Tuesday 17/06
£37
Wednesday 18/06
£40
Thursday 19/06
£42
Friday 20/06
£45
Saturday 21/06
£42
Sunday 22/06
£27
Monday 23/06
£27
Tuesday 24/06
£24
Wednesday 25/06
£29
Thursday 26/06
£29
Friday 27/06
£29
Saturday 28/06
£30
Sunday 29/06
£32
Monday 30/06
£26
Tuesday 01/07
£23
Wednesday 02/07
£24
Thursday 03/07
£23
Friday 04/07
£29
Saturday 05/07
£30
Sunday 06/07

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 £26, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Edinburgh to Bournemouth. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £44.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Edinburgh to Bournemouth, with £26. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £29.

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.

FlixBus from Edinburgh to Bournemouth

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price £26
Fastest Coach 15h 0m
Earliest Coach 09:05
Last Coach 23:40
Daily Connections 1 Ø
Found on 03/06/2025

National Express from Edinburgh to Bournemouth

National Express

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

Cheapest Price £37
Fastest Coach 12h 15m
Earliest Coach 10:35
Last Coach 22:00
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 10/06/2025

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.

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 Edinburgh to Bournemouth? Compare all modes of transports from Edinburgh to Bournemouth.

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 £26 and takes 18h 40m. 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 £26 to £85. 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 3 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 12h 15m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £82. 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 09:05. 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 22:00. 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
Economy

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

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