How much is the bus ticket from Southampton to Bournemouth?

The cheapest coach tickets from Southampton to Bournemouth start from £6. The average price for this route is around £7. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Southampton to Bournemouth?

The average bus journey time from Southampton to Bournemouth is 50m, covering a distance of 24 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 40m and is operated by National Express .

Which bus companies service the Southampton to Bournemouth route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 12 buses available per day, including services from National Express , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Southampton to Bournemouth?

The earliest bus departs from Southampton to Bournemouth at 01:40. And the latest bus departs at 23:30.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Southampton to Bournemouth?

A bus journey from Southampton to Bournemouth produces an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from Southampton to Bournemouth?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express , with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29742 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Southampton to Bournemouth?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company National Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Southampton to Bournemouth?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express , with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Southampton to Bournemouth?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus Southampton to Bournemouth from £4 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Southampton to Bournemouth on 6 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:45	Southampton Coach Station	50m	11:35	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	22:30	Southampton Coach Station	40m	23:10	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	10:45	Southampton Coach Station	50m	11:35	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	13:45	Southampton	45m	14:30	Bournemouth	No tags
Bus	12:50	Southampton Coach Station	50m	13:40	Coach Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 21:23 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Southampton to Bournemouth

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Bournemouth. The journey takes about 37 minutes and with fares starting at just £6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11train per day

37mAverage duration

24 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£6 - £9	Average duration50m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£6 - £35	Average duration37m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£4 - £4	Average duration40m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Southampton and Bournemouth?

Stops in Southampton

A
Southampton Coach Station
20 Harbour Parade, Southampton SO15 1BA, UK
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B
Southampton Bus Stop
563 Vincents Walk, Southampton SO14, UK
C
W. Esplanade Bus Station - Southampton
Wyndham Pl, Southampton SO15, UK
D
Bus Stop Queensway
51-55 Above Bar St, Southampton, Southampton SO14 7DZ, UK
E
Southampton Central
Western Esplanade, Southampton SO15 1QJ, UK
F
Ferry Terminal
7 Town Quay, Southampton SO14 2ET, UK

Stops in Bournemouth

A
Coach Station
Bournemouth (Coach Station), Bournemouth BH8 8DL, UK
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B
Richmond Hill, 3
3 Richmond Hill, Bournemouth BH2 6HE, UK
C
Travel Interchange
Bath Rd, Bournemouth BH1, UK

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,750 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

According to customer reviews, the bus service provided a brilliant rescue when there were no trains running beyond Southampton. The journey was described as perfect, although some customers mentioned that the bus depot in Southampton was chaotic and too small.

National Express Southampton Bournemouth recent customer reviews

Excellent service, driver was fantastic and still managed to get us to destination just few minutes after scheduled time due to very heavy traffic. Kept everyone updated and had great sense of humour. Very pleasant journey.

Alison W.

27 December 2019

Comfortable on a very clean coach with no hassle trip. No delays and we arrived on time at our destination

Susan P.

27 May 2018

The driver was rude to everyone

Sultan M.

23 October 2023

FlixBus

3.5/511,533 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Southampton to Bournemouth

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Southampton to Bournemouth?
The cheapest coach tickets from Southampton to Bournemouth start from £6. The average price for this route is around £7. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Southampton to Bournemouth?
The average bus journey time from Southampton to Bournemouth is 50m, covering a distance of 24 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 40m and is operated by National Express.
Which bus companies service the Southampton to Bournemouth route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 12 buses available per day, including services from National Express, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Southampton to Bournemouth?
The earliest bus departs from Southampton to Bournemouth at 01:40. And the latest bus departs at 23:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Southampton to Bournemouth?
A bus journey from Southampton to Bournemouth produces an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Southampton to Bournemouth?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29742 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Southampton to Bournemouth?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company National Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Southampton to Bournemouth?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Southampton to Bournemouth?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

04/12

£4

05/12

£4

Today

£5

07/12

£5

08/12

£4

09/12

£4

10/12

£4

11/12

£4

The cheapest trip from Southampton to Bournemouth was searched and found on 9 Dec 2025 with a price of £4

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

You can expect to pay from £4 to £10 for a bus ticket from Southampton to Bournemouth based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £4, which is on 2025-12-09.

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.