Bus and Coach from Gloucester to Bournemouth: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Gloucester to Bournemouth

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

today

£16

tomorrow

£20

Saturday

£32

Sunday

Monday

£11

Tuesday

Wednesday

£14

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	9h 20m	10:05	Gloucester	Longlevens	19:25	Bournemouth	University		Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Longlevens, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 30/04/2026 10:05:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/04/2026 19:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
	National Express	8h 33m	12:35	Gloucester	Longlevens	21:08	Bournemouth	University		Economy	£37	A Bus from National Express goes from Longlevens, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 30/04/2026 12:35:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/04/2026 21:08:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 33m

Did you know that if you travel from Gloucester to Bournemouth via Cheltenham, you can save more than £2? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  Save more than 12%
  
  6h 50m
  
  Gloucester
  
  12 km
  
  05:20
  
  Cheltenham
  Royal Well Coach Station
  
  12:10
  
  Bournemouth
  Central Coach Station
  
  0 km
  
  Economy
  
  £14
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 30/04/2026 05:20:00 to Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/04/2026 12:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 10m	05:00	Gloucester	Transport Hub	12:10	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 01/05/2026 05:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/05/2026 12:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
National Express	7h 28m	16:05	Gloucester	Transport Hub	23:33	Bournemouth	University	Economy	£21	A Bus from National Express goes from Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 01/05/2026 16:05:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/05/2026 23:33:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 28m
FlixBus	5h 50m	15:10	Gloucester	Transport Hub	21:00	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 01/05/2026 15:10:00 to Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/05/2026 21:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
FlixBus	5h 40m	10:35	Gloucester	Transport Hub	16:15	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 01/05/2026 10:35:00 to Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/05/2026 16:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
National Express	8h 8m	12:30	Gloucester	Transport Hub	20:38	Bournemouth	University	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 01/05/2026 12:30:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/05/2026 20:38:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 8m

Did you know that if you travel from Gloucester to Bournemouth via Cheltenham, you can save more than £3? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  Save more than 15%
  
  6h 43m
  
  Gloucester
  
  12 km
  
  16:50
  
  Cheltenham
  Royal Well Coach Station
  
  23:33
  
  Bournemouth
  University
  
  0 km
  
  Economy
  
  £17
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 01/05/2026 16:50:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/05/2026 23:33:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 43m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	7h 13m	16:20	Gloucester	Longlevens	23:33	Bournemouth	University		Economy	£32	A Bus from National Express goes from Longlevens, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 02/05/2026 16:20:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/05/2026 23:33:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 13m
	National Express	6h 15m	13:35	Gloucester	Longlevens	19:50	Bournemouth	University		Economy	£63	A Bus from National Express goes from Longlevens, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 02/05/2026 13:35:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/05/2026 19:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £63 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Gloucester to Bournemouth via Cheltenham, you can save more than £12? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  Save more than 38%
  
  6h 0m
  
  Gloucester
  
  12 km
  
  07:40
  
  Cheltenham
  Royal Well Coach Station
  
  13:40
  
  Bournemouth
  Train Station
  
  0 km
  
  Economy
  
  £20
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 02/05/2026 07:40:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/05/2026 13:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Did you know that if you travel from Gloucester to Bournemouth via Cheltenham, you can save more than £17? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  6h 40m
  
  0
  
  07:00
  
  Gloucester
  Longlevens
  
  07:30
  
  Cheltenham
  Royal Well Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £2
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Longlevens, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 04/05/2026 07:00:00 to Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/05/2026 07:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £2 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 30m
- National Express
  
  6h 0m
  
  0
  
  07:40
  
  Cheltenham
  Royal Well Coach Station
  
  13:40
  
  Bournemouth
  Train Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £13
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 04/05/2026 07:40:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/05/2026 13:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Travel time is 0h 25m longer, but you will save £17

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 13m	16:20	Gloucester	Longlevens	23:33	Bournemouth	University	Economy	£11	A Bus from National Express goes from Longlevens, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 04/05/2026 16:20:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/05/2026 23:33:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 13m
FlixBus	8h 25m	10:35	Gloucester	Transport Hub	19:00	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 04/05/2026 10:35:00 to Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/05/2026 19:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
FlixBus	7h 10m	05:00	Gloucester	Transport Hub	12:10	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 04/05/2026 05:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/05/2026 12:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
FlixBus	7h 40m	15:10	Gloucester	Transport Hub	22:50	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 04/05/2026 15:10:00 to Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/05/2026 22:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
National Express	6h 15m	13:35	Gloucester	Longlevens	19:50	Bournemouth	University	Economy	£57	A Bus from National Express goes from Longlevens, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 04/05/2026 13:35:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/05/2026 19:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £57 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 10m	05:00	Gloucester	Transport Hub	12:10	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 06/05/2026 05:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/05/2026 12:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
FlixBus	8h 25m	10:35	Gloucester	Transport Hub	19:00	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 06/05/2026 10:35:00 to Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/05/2026 19:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
FlixBus	7h 40m	15:10	Gloucester	Transport Hub	22:50	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 06/05/2026 15:10:00 to Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/05/2026 22:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
National Express	7h 15m	18:30	Gloucester	Longlevens	01:45	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Longlevens, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 06/05/2026 18:30:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/05/2026 01:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
National Express	7h 20m	18:25	Gloucester	Transport Hub	01:45	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 06/05/2026 18:25:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/05/2026 01:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m

Did you know that if you travel from Gloucester to Bournemouth via Cheltenham, you can save more than £5? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  Save more than 36%
  
  8h 40m
  
  Gloucester
  
  12 km
  
  10:45
  
  Cheltenham
  Royal Well Coach Station
  
  19:25
  
  Bournemouth
  University
  
  0 km
  
  Economy
  
  £9
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 06/05/2026 10:45:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/05/2026 19:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
Did you know that if you travel from Gloucester to Bournemouth via Cheltenham, you can save more than £1? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  7h 13m
  
  0
  
  16:20
  
  Gloucester
  Longlevens
  
  16:50
  
  Cheltenham
  Royal Well Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £2
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Longlevens, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 04/05/2026 16:20:00 to Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/05/2026 16:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £2 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 30m
- National Express
  
  6h 33m
  
  0
  
  17:00
  
  Cheltenham
  Royal Well Coach Station
  
  23:33
  
  Bournemouth
  University
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £11
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 04/05/2026 17:00:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/05/2026 23:33:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 33m
Travel time is 0h 3m longer, but you will save £1

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Gloucester to Bournemouth is £8 on 17/05/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Gloucester and Bournemouth

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

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 22 daily coaches from Gloucester to Bournemouth. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Gloucester and Bournemouth.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 20 coaches from Gloucester to Bournemouth, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Gloucester and Bournemouth, with 3 offers.

Facts about coaches from Gloucester to Bournemouth

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 9 times every day by bus from Gloucester to Bournemouth in one click! Book your bus ticket from Gloucester to Bournemouth starting from £8!

Cheapest Bus	£8
Fastest Bus	5h 20m
Earliest Coach	10:05
Latest Coach	18:30
Daily Bus Connections	9 Ø
Distance	129.7 km
Coach Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Gloucester to Bournemouth

Every day, 9 buses from 2 coach companies leave Gloucester for Bournemouth: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 30/04/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 27/04

Tuesday 28/04

Wednesday 29/04

Thursday 30/04

£16

Friday 01/05

£20

Saturday 02/05

£32

Sunday 03/05

Monday 04/05

£11

Tuesday 05/05

Wednesday 06/05

£14

Thursday 07/05

£14

Friday 08/05

£13

Saturday 09/05

£13

Sunday 10/05

£17

Monday 11/05

£11

Tuesday 12/05

£16

Wednesday 13/05

£19

Thursday 14/05

£13

Friday 15/05

Saturday 16/05

£12

Sunday 17/05

£8

Monday 18/05

£11

Tuesday 19/05

£12

Wednesday 20/05

£19

Thursday 21/05

£20

Friday 22/05

Saturday 23/05

£12

Sunday 24/05

The cheapest time to travel from Gloucester to Bournemouth

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

With a price starting from £11, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Gloucester to Bournemouth. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £14.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Gloucester to Bournemouth, with £8. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £16.

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

Beloved bus companies from Gloucester to Bournemouth

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

National Express from Gloucester to Bournemouth

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

Cheapest Price	£11
Fastest Coach	5h 20m
Earliest Coach	10:05
Last Coach	18:30
Daily Connections	7 Ø
Found on	23/04/2026

FlixBus from Gloucester to Bournemouth

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

Cheapest Price	£14
Fastest Coach	5h 40m
Earliest Coach	05:00
Last Coach	15:10
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	23/04/2026

All bus stations and stops in Gloucester and Bournemouth

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

Transport Hub

Station Rd

Market Parade

Quedgeley

Eastgate

Central Station

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 Gloucester to Bournemouth

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

FAQs about the Gloucester to Bournemouth bus

How much does a Gloucester - Bournemouth coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Gloucester - Bournemouth bus trip is available from £8 and takes 7h 13m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Gloucester to Bournemouth is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £8 to £63. 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 Gloucester - Bournemouth route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Gloucester to Bournemouth is offered by roughly 9 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Bournemouth from Gloucester take?

The quickest coach from Gloucester to Bournemouth is provided by National Express and takes 5h 20m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £54. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Gloucester to Bournemouth?

The earliest bus to Bournemouth departs from Gloucester at 10:05. 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 Gloucester to Bournemouth?

The latest bus to Bournemouth departs from Gloucester at 18:30. 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 Gloucester - Bournemouth route?

Passengers looking to travel from Gloucester 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 Gloucester and Bournemouth?

You can check all the direct connections between Gloucester 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 Gloucester?

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 Gloucester 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 Gloucester 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 Gloucester to Bournemouth on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Gloucester 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 9 daily trips between Gloucester 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 Gloucester to Bournemouth?

Prices and availability for 9 trips between Gloucester and Bournemouth change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Gloucester and to Bournemouth

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