Bus and Coach from Manchester to Bournemouth: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Manchester to Bournemouth

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

today

£17

tomorrow

£13

Wednesday

£15

Thursday

£15

Friday

£14

Saturday

£15

Sunday

£18

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 15m	16:45	Manchester	Coach Station	01:00	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 02/02/2026 16:45:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/02/2026 01:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
National Express	7h 50m	19:15	Manchester	Coach Station	03:05	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 02/02/2026 19:15:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/02/2026 03:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
National Express	8h 50m	08:20	Manchester	Coach Station	17:10	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£25	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 02/02/2026 08:20:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/02/2026 17:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
National Express	8h 40m	11:45	Manchester	Coach Station	20:25	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£25	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 02/02/2026 11:45:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/02/2026 20:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
National Express	8h 53m	11:45	Manchester	Coach Station	20:38	Bournemouth	University	Economy	£25	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 02/02/2026 11:45:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/02/2026 20:38:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 53m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 50m	05:15	Manchester	Coach Station	14:05	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 03/02/2026 05:15:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/02/2026 14:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
National Express	8h 40m	15:45	Manchester	Coach Station	00:25	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 03/02/2026 15:45:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/02/2026 00:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
National Express	9h 10m	10:15	Manchester	Coach Station	19:25	Bournemouth	University	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 03/02/2026 10:15:00 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 9h 10m
National Express	8h 50m	07:15	Manchester	Coach Station	16:05	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 03/02/2026 07:15:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/02/2026 16:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
National Express	8h 20m	06:15	Manchester	Coach Station	14:35	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 03/02/2026 06:15:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/02/2026 14:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 50m	05:15	Manchester	Coach Station	14:05	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 04/02/2026 05:15:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/02/2026 14:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
National Express	8h 40m	15:45	Manchester	Coach Station	00:25	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 04/02/2026 15:45:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 00:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
National Express	8h 30m	08:20	Manchester	Coach Station	16:50	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 04/02/2026 08:20:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/02/2026 16:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
National Express	9h 10m	10:15	Manchester	Coach Station	19:25	Bournemouth	University	Economy	£17	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 04/02/2026 10:15:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/02/2026 19:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
National Express	8h 20m	06:15	Manchester	Coach Station	14:35	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 04/02/2026 06:15:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/02/2026 14:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 40m	15:45	Manchester	Coach Station	00:25	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 15:45:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/02/2026 00:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
National Express	8h 20m	06:15	Manchester	Coach Station	14:35	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 06:15:00 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 8h 20m
National Express	8h 50m	07:15	Manchester	Coach Station	16:05	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 07:15:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 16:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
National Express	8h 30m	08:20	Manchester	Coach Station	16:50	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 08:20:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 16:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
National Express	7h 50m	19:15	Manchester	Coach Station	03:05	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 19:15:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/02/2026 03:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 15m	16:45	Manchester	Coach Station	01:00	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 06/02/2026 16:45:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/02/2026 01:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
National Express	8h 25m	05:15	Manchester	Coach Station	13:40	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 06/02/2026 05:15:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/02/2026 13:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
National Express	9h 20m	07:15	Manchester	Coach Station	16:35	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 06/02/2026 07:15:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/02/2026 16:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
FlixBus	10h 50m	13:20	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	00:10	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	Economy	£28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 06/02/2026 13:20:00 to Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/02/2026 00:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 40m	15:45	Manchester	Coach Station	00:25	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 07/02/2026 15:45:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/02/2026 00:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
National Express	8h 15m	16:45	Manchester	Coach Station	01:00	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 07/02/2026 16:45:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/02/2026 01:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
National Express	8h 0m	05:40	Manchester	Coach Station	13:40	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 07/02/2026 05:40:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/02/2026 13:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
National Express	8h 40m	06:35	Manchester	Coach Station	15:15	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 07/02/2026 06:35:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/02/2026 15:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
National Express	8h 35m	07:30	Manchester	Coach Station	16:05	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 07/02/2026 07:30:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/02/2026 16:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 40m	06:35	Manchester	Coach Station	15:15	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 08/02/2026 06:35:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/02/2026 15:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
National Express	8h 15m	16:45	Manchester	Coach Station	01:00	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 08/02/2026 16:45:00 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 8h 15m
National Express	8h 0m	05:40	Manchester	Coach Station	13:40	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 08/02/2026 05:40:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/02/2026 13:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
FlixBus	10h 50m	13:20	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	00:10	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 08/02/2026 13:20:00 to Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/02/2026 00:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m

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

Frequency of bus connections between Manchester and Bournemouth

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

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 18 daily coaches from Manchester to Bournemouth. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 15 daily coaches between Manchester and Bournemouth.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 63 coaches from Manchester to Bournemouth, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Manchester and Bournemouth, with 14 offers.

Facts about coaches from Manchester to Bournemouth

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 16 times every day by bus from Manchester to Bournemouth in one click! Book your bus ticket from Manchester to Bournemouth starting from £13!

Cheapest Bus	£13
Fastest Bus	7h 30m
Earliest Coach	05:15
Latest Coach	23:55
Daily Bus Connections	16 Ø
Distance	308.1 km
Coach Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Manchester to Bournemouth

Every day, 16 buses from 2 coach companies leave Manchester 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

£17

Tuesday 03/02

£13

Wednesday 04/02

£15

Thursday 05/02

£18

Friday 06/02

£14

Saturday 07/02

£15

Sunday 08/02

£18

Monday 09/02

£14

Tuesday 10/02

£26

Wednesday 11/02

£15

Thursday 12/02

£13

Friday 13/02

£15

Saturday 14/02

£30

Sunday 15/02

£24

Monday 16/02

£30

Tuesday 17/02

£25

Wednesday 18/02

£24

Thursday 19/02

£27

Friday 20/02

£30

Saturday 21/02

£30

Sunday 22/02

£24

Monday 23/02

£13

Tuesday 24/02

£13

Wednesday 25/02

£15

Thursday 26/02

£14

Friday 27/02

£14

Saturday 28/02

£14

Sunday 01/03

The cheapest time to travel from Manchester to Bournemouth

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

With a price starting from £13, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Manchester to Bournemouth. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £18.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Manchester to Bournemouth, with £13. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £16.

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

Beloved bus companies from Manchester to Bournemouth

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

National Express from Manchester to Bournemouth

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

Cheapest Price	£13
Fastest Coach	7h 30m
Earliest Coach	05:15
Last Coach	23:55
Daily Connections	16 Ø
Found on	01/02/2026

All bus stations and stops in Manchester and Bournemouth

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

Coach Station

Chorlton St

Corporation St

Hanover Street 2

Moss Lane East Station

Manchester (Moss Lane East) Manchester (Moss Lane East)

Shudehill Interchange

Shudehill

Old Trafford Cricket Ground

Talbot Rd

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 Manchester to Bournemouth

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

FAQs about the Manchester to Bournemouth bus

How much does a Manchester - Bournemouth coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Manchester - Bournemouth bus trip is available from £13 and takes 8h 50m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Manchester to Bournemouth is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £13 to £55. 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 Manchester - Bournemouth route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Manchester to Bournemouth is offered by roughly 16 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Bournemouth from Manchester take?

The quickest coach from Manchester to Bournemouth is provided by National Express and takes 7h 30m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £53. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Manchester to Bournemouth?

The earliest bus to Bournemouth departs from Manchester at 05:15. 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 Manchester to Bournemouth?

The latest bus to Bournemouth departs from Manchester at 23:55. 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 Manchester - Bournemouth route?

Passengers looking to travel from Manchester 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 Manchester and Bournemouth?

You can check all the direct connections between Manchester 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 Manchester?

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 Manchester 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 Manchester 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 Manchester to Bournemouth on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Manchester 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 16 daily trips between Manchester 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 Manchester to Bournemouth?

Prices and availability for 16 trips between Manchester 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 Manchester to Bournemouth

Economy

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

More bus routes to Manchester and to Bournemouth

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