The average bus between Canterbury and Bournemouth takes 5h 46m and the fastest bus takes 5h. The bus service runs several times per day from Canterbury to Bournemouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 2 hours between Canterbury and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 1:00 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and take an average of 5h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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5h 35m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Canterbury to Bournemouth? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Canterbury to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Bournemouth station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
Canterbury to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Canterbury to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bournemouth Station.
Book your Canterbury to Bournemouth bus tickets online with National Express.
The distance between Canterbury and Bournemouth is 216.2 km. The road distance is 284 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 5h 53m.