Bus and Coach from Northampton to Bournemouth: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Northampton to Bournemouth

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

today

£27

tomorrow

Tuesday

£12

Wednesday

Thursday

£12

Friday

Saturday

£13

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	5h 15m	05:05	Northampton	Town Centre	10:20	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£27	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 01/02/2026 05:05:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/02/2026 10:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
National Express	8h 35m	09:35	Northampton	Town Centre	18:10	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£39	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 01/02/2026 09:35:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/02/2026 18:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
National Express	8h 0m	13:30	Northampton	Town Centre	21:30	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£44	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 01/02/2026 13:30:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/02/2026 21:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 45m	07:45	Northampton	Town Centre	14:30	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	Economy	£12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 03/02/2026 07:45:00 to Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/02/2026 14:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
FlixBus	6h 35m	11:55	Northampton	Town Centre	18:30	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	Economy	£12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 03/02/2026 11:55:00 to Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/02/2026 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
FlixBus	5h 25m	18:45	Northampton	Grange Park	00:10	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	Economy	£12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Grange Park, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 03/02/2026 18:45:00 to Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/02/2026 00:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
National Express	5h 45m	04:50	Northampton	Town Centre	10:35	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£27	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 03/02/2026 04:50:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/02/2026 10:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
National Express	8h 50m	09:35	Northampton	Town Centre	18:25	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£34	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 03/02/2026 09:35:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/02/2026 18:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 35m	11:55	Northampton	Town Centre	18:30	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	Economy	£12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 11:55:00 to Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
FlixBus	5h 25m	18:45	Northampton	Grange Park	00:10	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	Economy	£12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Grange Park, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 18:45:00 to Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/02/2026 00:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
National Express	5h 45m	04:50	Northampton	Town Centre	10:35	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£27	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 04:50:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 10:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
FlixBus	6h 45m	07:45	Northampton	Town Centre	14:30	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	Economy	£28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 07:45:00 to Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 14:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
National Express	8h 50m	09:35	Northampton	Town Centre	18:25	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£34	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 09:35:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 18:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 35m	11:55	Northampton	Town Centre	18:30	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 07/02/2026 11:55:00 to Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/02/2026 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
FlixBus	5h 25m	18:45	Northampton	Grange Park	00:10	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Grange Park, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 07/02/2026 18:45:00 to Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/02/2026 00:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
FlixBus	5h 55m	09:45	Northampton	Town Centre	15:40	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 07/02/2026 09:45:00 to Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/02/2026 15:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
National Express	5h 15m	05:05	Northampton	Town Centre	10:20	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£30	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 07/02/2026 05:05:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/02/2026 10:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
National Express	8h 35m	09:35	Northampton	Town Centre	18:10	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£37	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 07/02/2026 09:35:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/02/2026 18:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Northampton to Bournemouth is £12 on 09/02/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Northampton and Bournemouth

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

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily coaches from Northampton to Bournemouth. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Northampton and Bournemouth.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 11 coaches from Northampton to Bournemouth, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Northampton and Bournemouth, with 3 offers.

Facts about coaches from Northampton to Bournemouth

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 5 times every day by bus from Northampton to Bournemouth in one click! Book your bus ticket from Northampton to Bournemouth starting from £12!

Cheapest Bus	£12
Fastest Bus	5h 15m
Earliest Coach	05:05
Latest Coach	18:45
Daily Bus Connections	5 Ø
Distance	182.2 km
Coach Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Northampton to Bournemouth

Every day, 5 buses from 2 coach companies leave Northampton for Bournemouth: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 01/02/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 26/01

Tuesday 27/01

Wednesday 28/01

Thursday 29/01

Friday 30/01

Saturday 31/01

Sunday 01/02

£27

Monday 02/02

Tuesday 03/02

£27

Wednesday 04/02

Thursday 05/02

£27

Friday 06/02

Saturday 07/02

£13

Sunday 08/02

£30

Monday 09/02

£12

Tuesday 10/02

£12

Wednesday 11/02

Thursday 12/02

Friday 13/02

Saturday 14/02

Sunday 15/02

Monday 16/02

Tuesday 17/02

Wednesday 18/02

Thursday 19/02

Friday 20/02

Saturday 21/02

Sunday 22/02

The cheapest time to travel from Northampton to Bournemouth

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

With a price starting from £12, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Northampton to Bournemouth. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £27.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Northampton to Bournemouth, with £12. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £31.

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

Beloved bus companies from Northampton to Bournemouth

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

National Express from Northampton to Bournemouth

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

Cheapest Price	£27
Fastest Coach	5h 15m
Earliest Coach	05:05
Last Coach	13:30
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	29/01/2026

FlixBus from Northampton to Bournemouth

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

Cheapest Price	£12
Fastest Coach	5h 25m
Earliest Coach	07:45
Last Coach	18:45
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	29/01/2026

All bus stations and stops in Northampton and Bournemouth

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

Grange Park

School Lane

Town Centre

Victoria Street 1

Far Cotton

London Road 80

Services

M1 Motorway Service Area

London Road/A508

London Road 318

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 Northampton to Bournemouth

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

FAQs about the Northampton to Bournemouth bus

How much does a Northampton - Bournemouth coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Northampton - Bournemouth bus trip is available from £12 and takes 6h 45m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Northampton to Bournemouth is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £12 to £44. 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 Northampton - Bournemouth route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Northampton to Bournemouth is offered by roughly 5 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Bournemouth from Northampton take?

The quickest coach from Northampton to Bournemouth is provided by National Express and takes 5h 15m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £27. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Northampton to Bournemouth?

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

The latest bus to Bournemouth departs from Northampton at 18:45. 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 Northampton - Bournemouth route?

Passengers looking to travel from Northampton 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 Northampton and Bournemouth?

You can check all the direct connections between Northampton 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 Northampton?

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 Northampton 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 Northampton 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 Northampton to Bournemouth on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Northampton 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 5 daily trips between Northampton 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 Northampton to Bournemouth?

Prices and availability for 5 trips between Northampton 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 Northampton to Bournemouth

Economy

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

More bus routes to Northampton and to Bournemouth

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