Bus and Coach from Preston to Bournemouth: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Preston to Bournemouth

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

today

tomorrow

£32

Sunday

£28

Monday

Tuesday

£26

Wednesday

Thursday

£26

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	10h 20m	03:20	Preston	Coach Station	13:40	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£32	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 31/01/2026 03:20:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/01/2026 13:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m
National Express	16h 30m	03:20	Preston	Coach Station	19:50	Bournemouth	University	Economy	£36	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 31/01/2026 03:20:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/01/2026 19:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 30m
National Express	11h 45m	22:35	Preston	Coach Station	10:20	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£41	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 31/01/2026 22:35:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/02/2026 10:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	10h 20m	03:20	Preston	Coach Station	13:40	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£28	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 01/02/2026 03:20:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/02/2026 13:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m
National Express	16h 30m	03:20	Preston	Coach Station	19:50	Bournemouth	University	Economy	£35	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 01/02/2026 03:20:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/02/2026 19:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 30m
National Express	12h 0m	22:35	Preston	Coach Station	10:35	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£41	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 01/02/2026 22:35:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/02/2026 10:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	16h 5m	03:20	Preston	Coach Station	19:25	Bournemouth	University	Economy	£26	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 03/02/2026 03:20:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/02/2026 19:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 5m
National Express	10h 20m	03:20	Preston	Coach Station	13:40	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£28	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 03/02/2026 03:20:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/02/2026 13:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m
National Express	12h 0m	22:35	Preston	Coach Station	10:35	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£44	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 03/02/2026 22:35:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/02/2026 10:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	10h 20m	03:20	Preston	Coach Station	13:40	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£26	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 03:20:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 13:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m
National Express	16h 5m	03:20	Preston	Coach Station	19:25	Bournemouth	University	Economy	£31	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 03:20:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 19:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 5m
National Express	12h 0m	22:35	Preston	Coach Station	10:35	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£41	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 22:35:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/02/2026 10:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Preston to Bournemouth is £26 on 05/02/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Preston and Bournemouth

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

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 3 daily coaches from Preston to Bournemouth. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Preston and Bournemouth.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 8 coaches from Preston to Bournemouth, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Preston and Bournemouth, with 4 offers.

Facts about coaches from Preston to Bournemouth

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 3 times every day by bus from Preston to Bournemouth in one click! Book your bus ticket from Preston to Bournemouth starting from £26!

Cheapest Bus	£26
Fastest Bus	10h 20m
Earliest Coach	03:20
Latest Coach	22:35
Daily Bus Connections	3 Ø
Distance	343.1 km
Coach Companies	National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Preston to Bournemouth

Every day, 3 buses from 1 coach companies leave Preston for Bournemouth: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 30/01/2026 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

£32

Sunday 01/02

£35

Monday 02/02

Tuesday 03/02

£28

Wednesday 04/02

Thursday 05/02

£26

Friday 06/02

Saturday 07/02

£34

Sunday 08/02

Monday 09/02

Tuesday 10/02

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 Preston to Bournemouth

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

With a price starting from £26, Thursday is the cheapest day for a coach from Preston to Bournemouth. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £32.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Preston to Bournemouth, with £26. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £41.

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

Beloved bus companies from Preston to Bournemouth

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

National Express from Preston to Bournemouth

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

Cheapest Price	£26
Fastest Coach	10h 20m
Earliest Coach	03:20
Last Coach	22:35
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	28/01/2026

All bus stations and stops in Preston and Bournemouth

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

Coach Station

Carlisle St

Bus Station (Stand 27)

Deepdale Stadium

Sir Tom Finney Way

Little Oaks Coach Stop

Little Oaks Little Oaks

Railway 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 Preston to Bournemouth

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

FAQs about the Preston to Bournemouth bus

How much does a Preston - Bournemouth coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Preston - Bournemouth bus trip is available from £26 and takes 10h 20m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Preston to Bournemouth is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £26 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 Preston - Bournemouth route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Preston to Bournemouth is offered by roughly 3 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Bournemouth from Preston take?

The quickest coach from Preston to Bournemouth is provided by National Express and takes 10h 20m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £32. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Preston to Bournemouth?

The earliest bus to Bournemouth departs from Preston at 03:20. 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 Preston to Bournemouth?

The latest bus to Bournemouth departs from Preston at 22:35. 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 Preston - Bournemouth route?

Passengers looking to travel from Preston 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 Preston and Bournemouth?

You can check all the direct connections between Preston 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 Preston?

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 Preston 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 Preston 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 Preston to Bournemouth on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Preston to Bournemouth?

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How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Preston to Bournemouth?

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Preston and to Bournemouth

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