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Compare all timetables for the bus from Plymouth to Bournemouth

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

today
£47
tomorrow
Thursday
£47
Friday
£49
Saturday
£47
Sunday
£57
Monday
£36

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 25m 15:30 Plymouth Coach Station 23:55 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £47
National Express 9h 5m 09:15 Plymouth Coach Station 18:20 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £53
National Express 8h 15m 12:10 Plymouth Coach Station 20:25 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £58
National Express 10h 15m 23:15 Plymouth Coach Station 09:30 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £62
  • Did you know that if you travel from Plymouth to Bournemouth via Landrake, you can save more than £13? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 28%
      13h 0m
      Plymouth
      12 km
      08:08
      Landrake
      Bus Stop
      21:08
      Bournemouth
      University
      0 km
      National Express
      Economy
      £34
  • Did you know that if you travel from Plymouth to Bournemouth via Exeter, you can save more than £26? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      11h 30m
      0
      07:55
      Plymouth
      Coach Station
      09:05
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • National Express
      10h 15m
      0
      09:10
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      19:25
      Bournemouth
      University
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £17
    Travel time is 3h 15m longer, but you will save £26

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 25m 15:30 Plymouth Coach Station 23:55 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £47
National Express 8h 45m 02:50 Plymouth Coach Station 11:35 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £49
National Express 9h 30m 06:35 Plymouth Coach Station 16:05 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £49
National Express 7h 45m 06:20 Plymouth Coach Station 14:05 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £53
National Express 9h 5m 09:15 Plymouth Coach Station 18:20 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £53
  • Did you know that if you travel from Plymouth to Bournemouth via Landrake, you can save more than £11? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 23%
      13h 0m
      Plymouth
      12 km
      08:08
      Landrake
      Bus Stop
      21:08
      Bournemouth
      University
      0 km
      National Express
      Economy
      £36
  • Did you know that if you travel from Plymouth to Bournemouth via Exeter, you can save more than £26? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      11h 30m
      0
      07:55
      Plymouth
      Coach Station
      09:05
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • National Express
      10h 15m
      0
      09:10
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      19:25
      Bournemouth
      University
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £17
    Travel time is 3h 45m longer, but you will save £26

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 55m 15:30 Plymouth Coach Station 00:25 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £49
National Express 10h 5m 23:15 Plymouth Coach Station 09:20 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £58
National Express 9h 0m 00:30 Plymouth Coach Station 09:30 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £59
National Express 9h 35m 09:15 Plymouth Coach Station 18:50 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £59
National Express 8h 30m 06:20 Plymouth Coach Station 14:50 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £60
  • Did you know that if you travel from Plymouth to Bournemouth via Landrake, you can save more than £-6? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      10h 42m
      Plymouth
      12 km
      08:08
      Landrake
      Bus Stop
      18:50
      Bournemouth
      Train Station
      0 km
      National Express
      Economy
      £55
  • Did you know that if you travel from Plymouth to Bournemouth via Exeter, you can save more than £28? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      11h 30m
      0
      07:55
      Plymouth
      Coach Station
      09:05
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • National Express
      10h 15m
      0
      09:10
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      19:25
      Bournemouth
      University
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £17
    Travel time is 3h 0m longer, but you will save £28

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 40m 15:45 Plymouth Coach Station 00:25 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £47
National Express 8h 50m 00:30 Plymouth Coach Station 09:20 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £54
National Express 10h 5m 23:15 Plymouth Coach Station 09:20 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £55
National Express 9h 20m 06:45 Plymouth Coach Station 16:05 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £59
National Express 8h 0m 06:35 Plymouth Coach Station 14:35 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £60
  • Did you know that if you travel from Plymouth to Bournemouth via Landrake, you can save more than £6? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 13%
      12h 15m
      Plymouth
      12 km
      00:50
      Landrake
      Bus Stop
      13:05
      Bournemouth
      Train Station
      0 km
      National Express
      Economy
      £41
  • Did you know that if you travel from Plymouth to Bournemouth via Exeter, you can save more than £26? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      11h 30m
      0
      07:55
      Plymouth
      Coach Station
      09:05
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • National Express
      10h 15m
      0
      09:10
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      19:25
      Bournemouth
      University
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £17
    Travel time is 3h 30m longer, but you will save £26

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 10h 15m 23:15 Plymouth Coach Station 09:30 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £57
National Express 7h 50m 03:35 Plymouth Coach Station 11:25 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £58
National Express 8h 0m 06:35 Plymouth Coach Station 14:35 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £58
National Express 8h 50m 00:30 Plymouth Coach Station 09:20 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £61
National Express 9h 20m 06:45 Plymouth Coach Station 16:05 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £63
  • Did you know that if you travel from Plymouth to Bournemouth via Landrake, you can save more than £14? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 25%
      12h 15m
      Plymouth
      12 km
      00:50
      Landrake
      Bus Stop
      13:05
      Bournemouth
      Train Station
      0 km
      National Express
      Economy
      £43
  • Did you know that if you travel from Plymouth to Bournemouth via Exeter, you can save more than £36? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      11h 30m
      0
      07:55
      Plymouth
      Coach Station
      09:05
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • National Express
      10h 15m
      0
      09:10
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      19:25
      Bournemouth
      University
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £17
    Travel time is 3h 40m longer, but you will save £36

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 15m 06:20 Plymouth Coach Station 14:35 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £36
National Express 9h 30m 06:35 Plymouth Coach Station 16:05 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £39
National Express 8h 55m 15:30 Plymouth Coach Station 00:25 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £39
National Express 8h 45m 02:50 Plymouth Coach Station 11:35 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £41
National Express 9h 5m 09:15 Plymouth Coach Station 18:20 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £44
  • Did you know that if you travel from Plymouth to Bournemouth via Exeter, you can save more than £15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      11h 30m
      0
      07:55
      Plymouth
      Coach Station
      09:05
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • National Express
      10h 15m
      0
      09:10
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      19:25
      Bournemouth
      University
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £17
    Travel time is 3h 15m longer, but you will save £15

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Plymouth to Bournemouth is £34 on 20/02/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Plymouth and Bournemouth

See here how frequent the connections between Plymouth and Bournemouth are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily coaches from Plymouth to Bournemouth. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Plymouth and Bournemouth.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 16 coaches from Plymouth to Bournemouth, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Plymouth and Bournemouth, with 6 offers.

Facts about coaches from Plymouth to Bournemouth

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 7 times every day by bus from Plymouth to Bournemouth in one click! Book your bus ticket from Plymouth to Bournemouth starting from £34!

Cheapest Bus £34
Fastest Bus 7h 45m
Earliest Coach 09:15
Latest Coach 23:15
Daily Bus Connections 7 Ø
Distance 164.3 km
Coach Companies National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Plymouth to Bournemouth

Every day, 7 buses from 1 coach companies leave Plymouth for Bournemouth: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/02/2026 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 02/02
Tuesday 03/02
£41
Wednesday 04/02
Thursday 05/02
£47
Friday 06/02
£49
Saturday 07/02
£47
Sunday 08/02
£57
Monday 09/02
£36
Tuesday 10/02
£47
Wednesday 11/02
£47
Thursday 12/02
Friday 13/02
Saturday 14/02
£43
Sunday 15/02
£48
Monday 16/02
£44
Tuesday 17/02
Wednesday 18/02
Thursday 19/02
Friday 20/02
£34
Saturday 21/02
Sunday 22/02
Monday 23/02
Tuesday 24/02
Wednesday 25/02
Thursday 26/02
Friday 27/02
Saturday 28/02
Sunday 01/03

The cheapest time to travel from Plymouth to Bournemouth

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Plymouth to Bournemouth, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £34, Friday is the cheapest day for a coach from Plymouth to Bournemouth. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £48.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Plymouth to Bournemouth, with £34. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £51.

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

Beloved bus companies from Plymouth to Bournemouth

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

National Express from Plymouth to Bournemouth

National Express

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

Cheapest Price £36
Fastest Coach 7h 45m
Earliest Coach 09:15
Last Coach 23:15
Daily Connections 7 Ø
Found on 02/02/2026

All bus stations and stops in Plymouth and Bournemouth

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Plymouth 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 Plymouth to Bournemouth? Compare all modes of transports from Plymouth to Bournemouth.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Plymouth to Bournemouth

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

FAQs about the Plymouth to Bournemouth bus

How much does a Plymouth - Bournemouth coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Plymouth - Bournemouth bus trip is available from £34 and takes 8h 15m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Plymouth to Bournemouth is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £34 to £72. 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 Plymouth - Bournemouth route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Plymouth to Bournemouth is offered by roughly 7 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Bournemouth from Plymouth take?

The quickest coach from Plymouth to Bournemouth is provided by National Express and takes 7h 45m. 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 Plymouth to Bournemouth?

The earliest bus to Bournemouth departs from Plymouth at 09:15. 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 Plymouth to Bournemouth?

The latest bus to Bournemouth departs from Plymouth at 23:15. 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 Plymouth - Bournemouth route?

Passengers looking to travel from Plymouth to Bournemouth can travel with National Express. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Plymouth and Bournemouth?

You can check all the direct connections between Plymouth 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.

What can I take with me on the bus to Bournemouth from Plymouth?

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 Plymouth 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 Plymouth 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 Plymouth to Bournemouth on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Plymouth 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 7 daily trips between Plymouth 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 Plymouth to Bournemouth?

Prices and availability for 7 trips between Plymouth 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 Plymouth to Bournemouth

Economy
Economy

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

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