Bus Northampton to Bournemouth: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Northampton to Bournemouth

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

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Saturday

$25

Sunday

$37

Monday

Tuesday

$24

Wednesday

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	5h 45m	6:50 PM	Northampton	Grange Park	12:35 AM	Bournemouth	Central Bus Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Grange Park, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 6:50:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 12:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
FlixBus	6h 0m	1:00 PM	Northampton	Town Centre	7:00 PM	Bournemouth	Central Bus Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 1:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
FlixBus	4h 55m	2:35 PM	Northampton	Grange Park	7:30 PM	Bournemouth	Central Bus Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Grange Park, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 2:35:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
National Express	5h 15m	5:05 AM	Northampton	Town Centre	10:20 AM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 5:05:00 AM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 10:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
National Express	8h 35m	9:35 AM	Northampton	Town Centre	6:10 PM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$45	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 9:35:00 AM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 6:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	5h 15m	5:05 AM	Northampton	Town Centre	10:20 AM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$37	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 5:05:00 AM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 10:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
National Express	8h 35m	9:35 AM	Northampton	Town Centre	6:10 PM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$70	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 9:35:00 AM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 6:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
National Express	8h 0m	1:30 PM	Northampton	Town Centre	9:30 PM	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	$70	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 1:30:00 PM to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 9:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Northampton to Bournemouth via Milton Keynes, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  7h 0m
  
  0
  
  12:35 PM
  
  Northampton
  Town Centre
  
  1:15 PM
  
  Milton Keynes
  Central Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $14
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 12:35:00 PM to Central Station, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
- National Express
  
  6h 10m
  
  0
  
  1:25 PM
  
  Milton Keynes
  Coachway
  
  7:35 PM
  
  Bournemouth
  University
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $18
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 1:25:00 PM to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 7:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
Travel time is 1h 45m longer, but you will save $5

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 0m	1:00 PM	Northampton	Town Centre	7:00 PM	Bournemouth	Central Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 1:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
FlixBus	4h 55m	2:35 PM	Northampton	Grange Park	7:30 PM	Bournemouth	Central Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Grange Park, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 2:35:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
FlixBus	4h 20m	4:40 PM	Northampton	Grange Park	9:00 PM	Bournemouth	Central Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Grange Park, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 4:40:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
FlixBus	5h 45m	6:50 PM	Northampton	Grange Park	12:35 AM	Bournemouth	Central Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Grange Park, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 6:50:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 12:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m

Frequency of bus connections between Northampton and Bournemouth

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

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 9 daily buses from Northampton to Bournemouth. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Northampton and Bournemouth.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 8 buses from Northampton to Bournemouth, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Northampton and Bournemouth, with 2 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/20/2026 costs just $19, from FlixBus

Facts about the bus from Northampton to Bournemouth

Compare all providers like FlixBus and National Express that travel 5 times every day by bus from Northampton to Bournemouth in one click! Book your bus ticket from Northampton to Bournemouth starting from $19!

Cheapest Bus	$19
Fastest Bus	4h 20m
Earliest Bus	5:05 AM
Latest Bus	6:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes	5 Ø
Distance	113.3 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Northampton to Bournemouth

Every day, 5 buses from 2 bus companies leave Northampton for Bournemouth: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/23/2026 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

Saturday 07/25

$25

Sunday 07/26

$37

Monday 07/27

Tuesday 07/28

$24

Wednesday 07/29

Thursday 07/30

$26

Friday 07/31

$27

Saturday 08/01

$26

Sunday 08/02

$33

Monday 08/03

$39

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

$24

Thursday 08/06

Friday 08/07

$25

Saturday 08/08

$25

Sunday 08/09

Monday 08/10

Tuesday 08/11

$23

Wednesday 08/12

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Northampton to Bournemouth

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

With a price starting from $23, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Northampton to Bournemouth. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $33.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Northampton to Bournemouth, with $23. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $30.

How to save money travelling from Northampton to Bournemouth

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 Northampton to Bournemouth 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 Northampton to Bournemouth, 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 Northampton to Bournemouth are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Northampton and Bournemouth

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

Grange Park

School Lane

Town Centre

Victoria Street 1

Services

M1 Motorway Service Area

Far Cotton

London Road 80

London Road/A508

London Road 318

Central Bus Station

Bournemouth Bus Station

University

Fern Barrow

Westbourne

Poole Rd

Square

Gervis Pl 9

Pier

Exeter Road

Service and Comfort on the bus from Northampton to Bournemouth

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

FAQs about the Northampton to Bournemouth bus

How much does a Northampton Bournemouth bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $19 and takes 6h 0m to reach Bournemouth. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $19 and $70. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Bournemouth.

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

Every day, the Northampton to Bournemouth bus route is served by approximately 5 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Northampton to Bournemouth is offered by FlixBus and takes 4h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $38. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Northampton to Bournemouth?

The earliest bus arriving in Bournemouth from Northampton starts at 5:05 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 Northampton to Bournemouth?

The latest bus trip departing from Northampton for Bournemouth starts at 6:50 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 Northampton Bournemouth route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Northampton and Bournemouth?

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

What can I take with me on the Northampton to Bournemouth 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 Northampton Bournemouth 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 Northampton Bournemouth 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 Northampton to Bournemouth on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Northampton and to Bournemouth

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