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Bus Manchester to Bournemouth: Trip Overview

Bus Manchester to Bournemouth: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$44
Average bus trip duration9h 10m
Number of daily buses16
Earliest bus departure2:45 AM
Distance191 miles (307 km)
Latest bus departure11:40 PM

Manchester to Bournemouth Buses

Busbud helps you find a bus from Manchester to Bournemouth. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from Manchester to Bournemouth.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Manchester to Bournemouth, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures16
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures2:45AM - 11:40PM
Minimum Price$23
Average Ticket Price$44
Minimum Trip Duration7h50m
Average Bus Trip Duration9h10m
Distance191 miles (307 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteInfobus, Megabus UK
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Manchester - Bournemouth

You can travel between these two cities by bus or train. The two options are convenient and sustainable ways to reach Bournemouth. You can also use carpool services and share a car ride with other travelers.

The average travel time from Manchester to Bournemouth is about 9h 10m, but you can get there in as little as 7h 50m with the quickest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 192 miles (309 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance between the two cities is 192 miles (309 km).

On average, there are 16 daily departures on this route, offered by Infobus and Megabus UK. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from Manchester to Bournemouth may vary. Simplify your trip from Manchester to Bournemouth by checking the schedules and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

The first bus leaves at 2:45 AM and the last one leaves at 11:40 PM.

If you're headed to Bournemouth from Manchester, chances are that your bus will depart from Shudehill and arrive at Coach Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

If you want the cheapest way to travel this route, go for the bus. The lowest tickets for this trip cost as little as $23.

The average bus ticket price from Manchester to Bournemouth is $44. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $23 and $118, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

Once in Bournemouth, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Russell-cotes Art Gallery and Museum, Bournemouth Beach, Bournemouth Central Gardens, Oceana Day Spa and The Pavilion.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Manchester and Bournemouth!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Manchester to Bournemouth.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Manchester to Bournemouth that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Manchester to Bournemouth, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

Will you be returning to Manchester by bus?

Bus from Bournemouth to Manchester

You can also go to Bournemouth by train

Train from Manchester to Bournemouth

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