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Trip Overview

The average bus between Bournemouth and Bristol takes 4h 55m and the fastest bus takes 4h 15m. There is a bus service every few hours from Bournemouth to Bristol. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 55m
Duration
197 mi
Distance
£35
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bournemouth to Bristol bus times

Buses run hourly between Bournemouth and Bristol. The earliest departure is at 3:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Bristol at 2:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    National ExpressFlixBus4h 15m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus4h 55m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express5h 5m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus5h • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBus5h 45m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express5h • 1 change
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    National ExpressFlixBus4h 35m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express4h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBus5h 45m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express5h • 1 change
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    National ExpressFlixBus4h 35m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express4h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBus5h 45m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express5h • 1 change
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    National ExpressFlixBus4h 35m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express4h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBus5h 45m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express4h 30m • 1 change
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    FlixBusNational Express5h 5m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express5h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBus5h 45m • 1 change
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    FlixBusNational Express5h 5m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express4h 35m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express4h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBus5h 45m • 1 change
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    FlixBusNational Express5h 5m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express4h 35m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express4h 15m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bournemouth to Bristol? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 196.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Bristol, England?

You can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 4h 28m.

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