How far is Birmingham from Bournemouth?

The distance separating Birmingham and Bournemouth is 122 miles (197 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Birmingham to Bournemouth?

Most of the buses traveling from Birmingham to Bournemouth leave from Coach Station and arrive at Coach Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Bournemouth?

Once in Bournemouth, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are The Bournemouth Balloon, Bournemouth International Centre, Bournemouth Pier, Bournemouth Beach and Bournemouth Oceanarium.

Bus Birmingham to Bournemouth from $14 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Birmingham to Bournemouth on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:50pm	Coach Station	6h 55m	1:45am	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	5:00pm	Coach Station	4h 45m	9:45pm	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	5:10am	Coach Station	6h 25m	11:35am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	7:30am	Great Charles Street Queensway	7h	2:30pm	Bournemouth	No tags
Bus	5:10am	Coach Station	6h 25m	11:35am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Bournemouth on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:20am	Coach Station	6h 50m	12:10pm	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	5:00pm	Coach Station	4h 45m	9:45pm	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	4:10am	Coach Station	5h 20m	9:30am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	7:30am	Great Charles Street Queensway	7h	2:30pm	Bournemouth	No tags
Bus	4:10am	Coach Station	5h 20m	9:30am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Bournemouth on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00am	Coach Station	6h 10m	12:10pm	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	5:00pm	Coach Station	4h 30m	9:30pm	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	4:20am	Coach Station	5h	9:20am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	7:30am	Great Charles Street Queensway	7h	2:30pm	Bournemouth	No tags
Bus	4:20am	Coach Station	5h	9:20am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Bournemouth on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:15pm	Coach Station	6h 5m	11:20pm	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	5:00pm	Coach Station	4h 45m	9:45pm	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	4:10am	Coach Station	5h 20m	9:30am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	7:30am	Great Charles Street Queensway	7h	2:30pm	Bournemouth	No tags
Bus	4:10am	Coach Station	5h 20m	9:30am	Coach Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:43 AM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Birmingham to Bournemouth

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Bournemouth. The journey takes about 3 hours and with fares starting at just $33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3hAverage Duration

122 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$16 - $104	Average Duration6h 5m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$34 - $458	Average Duration3h 11m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$33 - $33	Average Duration3h	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,720 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Users have expressed satisfaction with the efficiency, convenience, and punctuality of the bus service. The drivers are noted for their good driving skills despite occasional stressful situations. However, some users mentioned that coach seats could be more comfortable and suggested having an emergency cleaner available to handle unexpected messes promptly.

National Express Birmingham Bournemouth recent customer reviews

The bus service was efficient, convenient and effective, I was able to travel safely and smoothly, I loved my trip and National Express contributed to that

Nguher I.

April 5, 2023

I felt sorry for the driver who had to deal with a rude wheel chair customer with a wheel chair that couldn’t be put on the bus which delayed our departure for nearly half an hour. The driver drove well considering it must have been a stressful start to the journey!

Carol M.

September 23, 2022

Very impressed with punctuality but regarding the previous comment about sick on the floor- It would be better to have an emergency cleaner to deal with it there and then

Andrea Y.

January 10, 2022

FlixBus

3.5/511,380 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

GB bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express

Where are the popular stops in Birmingham and Bournemouth?

Stops in Birmingham

A - Coach Station

B - Birmingham Airport

C - Bearwood

D - 67 Colmore Row

E - A457

F - Aston University

Stops in Bournemouth

A - Coach Station

B - Richmond Hill, 3

C - Travel Interchange

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Birmingham to Bournemouth by bus

How far is Birmingham from Bournemouth?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Birmingham to Bournemouth?
What are the best sights and things to do in Bournemouth?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/18

$23

11/19

$17

Today

$24

11/21

$24

11/22

$19

11/23

$21

11/24

$20

11/25

$15

The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Bournemouth was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $15

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Birmingham to Bournemouth, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $15 to $114 for a bus ticket from Birmingham to Bournemouth based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $15 which is on 2025-11-25.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

What's the cheapest way to go from Birmingham to Bournemouth?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time6h 5m	Avg Price$30	Daily Departures16
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time3h 11m	Avg Price$175	Daily Departures11
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time3h	Avg Price$33	Daily Departures1