Bus and Coach from Milton Keynes to Bournemouth: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Milton Keynes to Bournemouth

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

today

£14

tomorrow

£12

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

£12

Saturday

£11

Sunday

£14

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	5h 45m	12:50	Milton Keynes	Coachway	18:35	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 04/05/2026 12:50:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/05/2026 18:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
National Express	5h 38m	17:55	Milton Keynes	Coachway	23:33	Bournemouth	University	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 04/05/2026 17:55:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/05/2026 23:33:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 38m
National Express	4h 25m	18:10	Milton Keynes	Coachway	22:35	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from National Express goes from Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 04/05/2026 18:10:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/05/2026 22:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
FlixBus	6h 0m	08:20	Milton Keynes	Central Station	14:20	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 04/05/2026 08:20:00 to Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/05/2026 14:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
FlixBus	5h 35m	10:40	Milton Keynes	Central Station	16:15	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 04/05/2026 10:40:00 to Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/05/2026 16:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	5h 15m	19:20	Milton Keynes	Central Station	00:35	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	Economy	£12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 05/05/2026 19:20:00 to Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/05/2026 00:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
FlixBus	6h 0m	08:20	Milton Keynes	Central Station	14:20	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 05/05/2026 08:20:00 to Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/05/2026 14:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
FlixBus	5h 35m	10:40	Milton Keynes	Central Station	16:15	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 05/05/2026 10:40:00 to Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/05/2026 16:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
National Express	6h 0m	13:25	Milton Keynes	Coachway	19:25	Bournemouth	University	Economy	£20	A Bus from National Express goes from Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 05/05/2026 13:25:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/05/2026 19:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
National Express	6h 5m	06:45	Milton Keynes	Coachway	12:50	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from National Express goes from Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 05/05/2026 06:45:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/05/2026 12:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 0m	08:20	Milton Keynes	Central Station	14:20	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	Economy	£12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 08/05/2026 08:20:00 to Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/05/2026 14:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
FlixBus	5h 35m	10:40	Milton Keynes	Central Station	16:15	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	Economy	£12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 08/05/2026 10:40:00 to Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/05/2026 16:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
FlixBus	6h 10m	13:20	Milton Keynes	Central Station	19:30	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	Economy	£12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 08/05/2026 13:20:00 to Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/05/2026 19:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
National Express	5h 55m	07:45	Milton Keynes	Coachway	13:40	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 08/05/2026 07:45:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/05/2026 13:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
National Express	6h 45m	12:50	Milton Keynes	Coachway	19:35	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 08/05/2026 12:50:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/05/2026 19:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	5h 30m	09:05	Milton Keynes	Coachway	14:35	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£11	A Bus from National Express goes from Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 09/05/2026 09:05:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/05/2026 14:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
National Express	5h 35m	08:05	Milton Keynes	Coachway	13:40	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£12	A Bus from National Express goes from Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 09/05/2026 08:05:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/05/2026 13:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
National Express	5h 35m	18:50	Milton Keynes	Coachway	00:25	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 09/05/2026 18:50:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/05/2026 00:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
National Express	4h 45m	20:15	Milton Keynes	Coachway	01:00	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 09/05/2026 20:15:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/05/2026 01:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
National Express	4h 45m	04:35	Milton Keynes	Coachway	09:20	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from National Express goes from Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 09/05/2026 04:35:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/05/2026 09:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	4h 45m	20:15	Milton Keynes	Coachway	01:00	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 10/05/2026 20:15:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/05/2026 01:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
National Express	5h 30m	09:05	Milton Keynes	Coachway	14:35	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from National Express goes from Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 10/05/2026 09:05:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/05/2026 14:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
National Express	5h 25m	06:45	Milton Keynes	Coachway	12:10	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from National Express goes from Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 10/05/2026 06:45:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/05/2026 12:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
National Express	5h 35m	18:50	Milton Keynes	Coachway	00:25	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from National Express goes from Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 10/05/2026 18:50:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/05/2026 00:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
National Express	5h 20m	09:55	Milton Keynes	Coachway	15:15	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 10/05/2026 09:55:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/05/2026 15:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Milton Keynes to Bournemouth is £10 on 13/05/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Milton Keynes and Bournemouth

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

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 25 daily coaches from Milton Keynes to Bournemouth. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 21 daily coaches between Milton Keynes and Bournemouth.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 38 coaches from Milton Keynes to Bournemouth, while Night sees the fewest connections between Milton Keynes and Bournemouth, with 15 offers.

Facts about coaches from Milton Keynes to Bournemouth

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 23 times every day by bus from Milton Keynes to Bournemouth in one click! Book your bus ticket from Milton Keynes to Bournemouth starting from £10!

Cheapest Bus	£10
Fastest Bus	4h 25m
Earliest Coach	04:35
Latest Coach	22:40
Daily Bus Connections	23 Ø
Distance	166.3 km
Coach Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Milton Keynes to Bournemouth

Every day, 23 buses from 2 coach companies leave Milton Keynes for Bournemouth: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/05/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 04/05

£14

Tuesday 05/05

£12

Wednesday 06/05

Thursday 07/05

Friday 08/05

£13

Saturday 09/05

£35

Sunday 10/05

£14

Monday 11/05

£14

Tuesday 12/05

£11

Wednesday 13/05

£10

Thursday 14/05

£12

Friday 15/05

£14

Saturday 16/05

£15

Sunday 17/05

£15

Monday 18/05

£11

Tuesday 19/05

£11

Wednesday 20/05

£11

Thursday 21/05

£12

Friday 22/05

£21

Saturday 23/05

£18

Sunday 24/05

£15

Monday 25/05

£15

Tuesday 26/05

£15

Wednesday 27/05

£15

Thursday 28/05

£15

Friday 29/05

£15

Saturday 30/05

£18

Sunday 31/05

The cheapest time to travel from Milton Keynes to Bournemouth

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

With a price starting from £11, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Milton Keynes to Bournemouth. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £14.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Milton Keynes to Bournemouth, with £10. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £12.

How to save money travelling from Milton Keynes 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 Milton Keynes 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 Milton Keynes 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 Milton Keynes to Bournemouth are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Milton Keynes to Bournemouth

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

National Express from Milton Keynes to Bournemouth

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

Cheapest Price	£11
Fastest Coach	4h 25m
Earliest Coach	04:35
Last Coach	22:40
Daily Connections	20 Ø
Found on	01/05/2026

All bus stations and stops in Milton Keynes and Bournemouth

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

Coachway

The Coachway

Central Station

Bus Stop

Midsummer Boulevard 653

Kingston Shopping Centre

Winchester Cir 1

National Bowl

Central Coach Station

Bournemouth Bus Station

University

Fern Barrow

Westbourne

Poole Rd

Square

Gervis Pl 9

Chapel Gate

Service and Comfort on the bus from Milton Keynes to Bournemouth

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

FAQs about the Milton Keynes to Bournemouth bus

How much does a Milton Keynes - Bournemouth coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Milton Keynes - Bournemouth bus trip is available from £10 and takes 5h 30m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Milton Keynes to Bournemouth is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £10 to £43. 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 Milton Keynes - Bournemouth route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Milton Keynes to Bournemouth is offered by roughly 23 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Bournemouth from Milton Keynes take?

The quickest coach from Milton Keynes to Bournemouth is provided by National Express and takes 4h 25m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £15. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Milton Keynes to Bournemouth?

The earliest bus to Bournemouth departs from Milton Keynes at 04:35. 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 Milton Keynes to Bournemouth?

The latest bus to Bournemouth departs from Milton Keynes at 22:40. 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 Milton Keynes - Bournemouth route?

Passengers looking to travel from Milton Keynes 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 Milton Keynes and Bournemouth?

You can check all the direct connections between Milton Keynes 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 Milton Keynes?

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 Milton Keynes 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 Milton Keynes 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 Milton Keynes to Bournemouth on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Milton Keynes 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 23 daily trips between Milton Keynes 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 Milton Keynes to Bournemouth?

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Milton Keynes and to Bournemouth

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