What is the distance between Bristol and Bournemouth?

The distance separating Bristol and Bournemouth is 60 miles (96 km).

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

If you're headed to Bournemouth from Bristol, chances are that your bus will leave from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station and arrive at Coach Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off 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 Oceana Day Spa, St. Peter's Church, Dorset Day Trips, Bournemouth Beach and Bournemouth International Centre.

Bus Bristol to Bournemouth from $26 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bristol to Bournemouth on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:15am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	6h 15m	2:30pm	Bournemouth	Cheapest
Bus	6:25pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	5h 40m	12:05am	Bournemouth	Fastest
Bus	10:15am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	5h 45m	4:00pm	Bournemouth	No tags
Bus	12:10pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	6h 25m	6:35pm	Bournemouth	No tags
Bus	2:15pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	6h 45m	9:00pm	Bournemouth	No tags

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Get from Bristol to Bournemouth

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 6 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

6h 25mAverage Duration

60 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Bristol and Bournemouth?

Stops in Bristol

A
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
Marlborough St, Bristol, City of Bristol BS1, UK
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B
Westbury Road
Stop B, Westbury Rd, Bristol BS9 1FH, UK
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C
The Centre
CC, Zed Alley, Bristol, BS1, United Kingdom
D
Park Avenue
400 Park Ave, Aztec West, Almondsbury, Bristol BS32 4TR, UK
E
Bond St
12-16 Bond St, Bristol BS1 3LU, UK
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F
Cribbs Causeway
Patchway, Bristol BS34, 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

FlixBus

3.5/511,454 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.

National Express

4/529,735 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29735 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $37

National Express Bristol Bournemouth recent customer reviews

Driver of both busses used on the trip were very friendly and even put my bag away for me even though I was looking like a 6'2 chav that day. Air con worked and couldn't see any faults with the bus or drivers

Ian F.

May 25, 2018

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Bristol to Bournemouth by bus

What is the distance between Bristol and Bournemouth?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bristol to Bournemouth?
What are the best sights and things to do in Bournemouth?

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The cheapest trip from Bristol to Bournemouth was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $35

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

You can expect to pay from $35 to $56 for a bus ticket from Bristol to Bournemouth based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $35 which is on 2025-11-29.