How far is Birmingham from Bournemouth?

It's about 197 km (122 miles) from Birmingham to Bournemouth.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Birmingham to Bournemouth?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Coach Station, in Birmingham, and end it at Coach Station, in Bournemouth.

Bus Birmingham to Bournemouth from $20 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Birmingham to Bournemouth on November 21
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	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: Today at 5:20 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Birmingham to Bournemouth

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Bournemouth. The journey takes about 3 hours, and with fares starting at just $48, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3hAverage Duration

197 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$23 - $150	Average Duration6h 5m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$49 - $662	Average Duration3h 11m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$48 - $48	Average Duration3h	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Birmingham and Bournemouth?

Stops in Birmingham

A
Coach Station
Mill Lane, Digbeth, Birmingham B5 6DD, United Kingdom
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B
Birmingham Airport
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C
Bearwood
1 Hagley Rd W, Birmingham B17 8AL, UK
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D
67 Colmore Row
67 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3, United Kingdom
E
A457
A457, Birmingham B3, UK
F
Aston University
10 Jennens Rd, Birmingham B4 7ET, 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

4/529,723 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

3.5/511,388 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Birmingham to Bournemouth by bus

How far is Birmingham from Bournemouth?
It's about 197 km (122 miles) from Birmingham to Bournemouth.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Birmingham to Bournemouth?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Coach Station, in Birmingham, and end it at Coach Station, 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

$33

11-19

$24

Today

$34

11-21

$34

11-22

$28

11-23

$31

11-24

$28

11-25

$21

The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Bournemouth was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $21

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 $21 to $164 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 $21 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$43	Daily Departures16
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time3h 11m	Avg Price$252	Daily Departures11
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel time3h	Avg Price$48	Daily Departures1