Bus Tickets from Portsmouth to Bournemouth

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 12 at
    Departure city: Portsmouth
    Departure location: The Hard Interchange
    Arrival time: August 12 at
    Destination city: Bournemouth
    Destination location: Coach Station
    Operated by: National ExpressNational Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 12 at
    Departure city: Portsmouth
    Departure location: The Hard Interchange
    Arrival time: August 12 at
    Destination city: Bournemouth
    Destination location: Coach Station
    Operated by: National ExpressNational Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 12 at
    Departure city: Portsmouth
    Departure location: The Hard Interchange
    Arrival time: August 12 at
    Destination city: Bournemouth
    Destination location: Coach Station
    Operated by: National ExpressNational Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 12 at
    Departure city: Portsmouth
    Departure location: The Hard Interchange
    Arrival time: August 12 at
    Destination city: Bournemouth
    Destination location: Coach Station
    Operated by: National ExpressNational Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 12 at
    Departure city: Portsmouth
    Departure location: The Hard Interchange
    Arrival time: August 12 at
    Destination city: Bournemouth
    Destination location: Coach Station
    Operated by: National ExpressNational Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Portsmouth to Bournemouth.

Bus
Average Price$18 - $22Average Duration1h 50m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$13 - $42Average Duration1h 35m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average Price$7 - $10Average Duration1h
2kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Portsmouth to Bournemouth

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Bournemouth. The journey takes about 1 hour and with fares starting at just $7, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
1hAverage Duration
$7Cheapest ticket
2kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Portsmouth to Bournemouth: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$21
Average bus trip duration1h 50m
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure12:55am
Distance34 miles (54 km)
Latest bus departure9:40pm

Portsmouth to Bournemouth Bus

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

Best price found
08/09
$19
08/10
$19
Today
$19
08/12
$19
08/13
$19
08/14
$19
08/15
$19
08/16
$19
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Portsmouth to Bournemouth was searched and found on Aug 14, 2025 with a price of $19

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

You can expect to pay from $19 to $22 for a bus ticket from Portsmouth to Bournemouth based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $19 which is on 2025-08-14.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Portsmouth to Bournemouth, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Portsmouth to Bournemouth.

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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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.

Will you be returning to Portsmouth by bus?

Bus from Portsmouth to Bournemouth

You can also go to Bournemouth by train

Train from Portsmouth to Bournemouth

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