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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Bournemouth to Manchester from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.

today

$18

tomorrow

$18

Sunday

$29

Monday

$20

Tuesday

$17

Wednesday

$24

Thursday

$24

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 55m	3:00 PM	Bournemouth	University	11:55 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 7/24/2026 3:00:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/24/2026 11:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
National Express	9h 20m	4:20 PM	Bournemouth	Train Station	1:40 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 7/24/2026 4:20:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 1:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
National Express	8h 35m	3:20 PM	Bournemouth	Train Station	11:55 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 7/24/2026 3:20:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/24/2026 11:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
FlixBus	8h 30m	3:20 AM	Bournemouth	Central Bus Station	11:50 AM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$39	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 7/24/2026 3:20:00 AM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/24/2026 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
FlixBus	8h 30m	5:20 AM	Bournemouth	Central Bus Station	1:50 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$39	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 7/24/2026 5:20:00 AM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/24/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 55m	3:00 PM	Bournemouth	University	11:55 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 3:00:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 11:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
National Express	8h 35m	3:20 PM	Bournemouth	Train Station	11:55 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 3:20:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 11:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
National Express	9h 30m	9:55 AM	Bournemouth	University	7:25 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 9:55:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
National Express	8h 50m	3:20 AM	Bournemouth	Train Station	12:10 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 3:20:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
National Express	9h 10m	4:30 PM	Bournemouth	Train Station	1:40 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 4:30:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 1:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 30m	6:10 AM	Bournemouth	Train Station	2:40 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 6:10:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 2:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
National Express	9h 0m	8:10 AM	Bournemouth	Train Station	5:10 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 8:10:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
National Express	9h 0m	12:30 PM	Bournemouth	Train Station	9:30 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 12:30:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 9:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
National Express	8h 35m	3:20 PM	Bournemouth	Train Station	11:55 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 3:20:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 11:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
National Express	9h 10m	4:30 PM	Bournemouth	Train Station	1:40 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 4:30:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 1:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 35m	8:25 AM	Bournemouth	University	6:00 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 8:25:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
National Express	9h 35m	9:55 AM	Bournemouth	University	7:30 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 9:55:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
National Express	9h 25m	3:00 PM	Bournemouth	University	12:25 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 3:00:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 12:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
FlixBus	8h 0m	11:30 AM	Bournemouth	Central Bus Station	7:30 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$29	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 11:30:00 AM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
FlixBus	8h 35m	12:55 PM	Bournemouth	Central Bus Station	9:30 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$29	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 12:55:00 PM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 9:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 25m	10:05 AM	Bournemouth	University	7:30 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 10:05:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
National Express	9h 10m	4:30 PM	Bournemouth	Train Station	1:40 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 4:30:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 1:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
National Express	9h 35m	8:25 AM	Bournemouth	University	6:00 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 8:25:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
FlixBus	8h 30m	3:20 AM	Bournemouth	Central Bus Station	11:50 AM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$30	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 3:20:00 AM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
FlixBus	8h 30m	5:20 AM	Bournemouth	Central Bus Station	1:50 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$30	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 5:20:00 AM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 40m	12:30 PM	Bournemouth	Train Station	10:10 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 12:30:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
National Express	9h 10m	4:30 PM	Bournemouth	Train Station	1:40 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 4:30:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 1:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
National Express	9h 35m	8:25 AM	Bournemouth	University	6:00 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 8:25:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
FlixBus	8h 30m	3:20 AM	Bournemouth	Central Bus Station	11:50 AM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$32	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 3:20:00 AM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
FlixBus	8h 30m	5:20 AM	Bournemouth	Central Bus Station	1:50 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$32	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 5:20:00 AM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 10m	8:50 AM	Bournemouth	Train Station	6:00 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 8:50:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
National Express	9h 40m	12:30 PM	Bournemouth	Train Station	10:10 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 12:30:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
National Express	9h 0m	3:30 PM	Bournemouth	Train Station	12:30 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 3:30:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 12:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
FlixBus	8h 30m	3:20 AM	Bournemouth	Central Bus Station	11:50 AM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$34	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 3:20:00 AM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
FlixBus	8h 30m	5:20 AM	Bournemouth	Central Bus Station	1:50 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$34	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 5:20:00 AM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Bournemouth to Manchester is $16 on 8/7/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Bournemouth and Manchester

See here how frequent the connections between Bournemouth and Manchester are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 22 daily buses from Bournemouth to Manchester. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 18 daily coaches between Bournemouth and Manchester.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 52 buses from Bournemouth to Manchester, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Bournemouth and Manchester, with 18 offers.

Facts about the bus from Bournemouth to Manchester

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 20 times every day by bus from Bournemouth to Manchester in one click! Book your bus ticket from Bournemouth to Manchester starting from $16!

Cheapest Bus	$16
Fastest Bus	7h 30m
Earliest Bus	3:20 AM
Latest Bus	8:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	20 Ø
Distance	191.5 miles
Bus Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Bournemouth to Manchester

Every day, 20 buses from 2 bus companies leave Bournemouth for Manchester: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/24/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

$18

Saturday 07/25

$24

Sunday 07/26

$22

Monday 07/27

$24

Tuesday 07/28

$21

Wednesday 07/29

$24

Thursday 07/30

$24

Friday 07/31

$20

Saturday 08/01

$17

Sunday 08/02

$36

Monday 08/03

$18

Tuesday 08/04

$17

Wednesday 08/05

$17

Thursday 08/06

$17

Friday 08/07

$16

Saturday 08/08

$18

Sunday 08/09

$20

Monday 08/10

$17

Tuesday 08/11

$17

Wednesday 08/12

$18

Thursday 08/13

$17

Friday 08/14

$17

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Bournemouth to Manchester

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Bournemouth to Manchester, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $16, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Bournemouth to Manchester. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $20.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bournemouth to Manchester, with $16. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $24.

How to save money travelling from Bournemouth to Manchester

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Bournemouth to Manchester in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Bournemouth to Manchester, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Bournemouth to Manchester are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Bournemouth and Manchester

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Bournemouth and Manchester.

Central Bus Station

Bournemouth Bus Station

University

Fern Barrow

Westbourne

Poole Rd

Square

Gervis Pl 9

Pier

Exeter Road

Coach Station

Chorlton St

Corporation St

Hanover Street 2

Moss Lane East Station

Manchester (Moss Lane East) Manchester (Moss Lane East)

Shudehill Interchange

Shudehill

Old Trafford Cricket Ground

Talbot Rd

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

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Service and Comfort on the bus from Bournemouth to Manchester

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Bournemouth to Manchester? Or which bus companies serve the route Bournemouth to Manchester? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Bournemouth to Manchester bus

How much does a Bournemouth Manchester bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $16 and takes 9h 25m to reach Manchester. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Bournemouth to Manchester?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $16 and $67. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Manchester.

On average, how many connections are available from Bournemouth to Manchester each day?

Every day, the Bournemouth to Manchester bus route is served by approximately 20 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Bournemouth to Manchester take?

The fastest bus from Bournemouth to Manchester is offered by National Express and takes 7h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $39. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Bournemouth to Manchester?

The earliest bus arriving in Manchester from Bournemouth starts at 3:20 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Bournemouth to Manchester?

The latest bus trip departing from Bournemouth for Manchester starts at 8:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Bournemouth Manchester route?

When traveling by bus from Bournemouth to Manchester, passengers can travel with National Express and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Manchester?

You can check all the direct connections between Bournemouth and Manchester by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Bournemouth to Manchester bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Bournemouth Manchester bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Bournemouth Manchester bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Bournemouth to Manchester on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Bournemouth to Manchester

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Bournemouth and to Manchester

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Bournemouth and to Manchester. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!