160 Birmingham - Bournemouth
Operated by National Express. First bus 08:40, last bus 15:00. 5 journeys on weekdays. Fares: set by the operator — more.
Wanted a different 160? 5 other bus routes are numbered 160 elsewhere in the UK — see every 160 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 08:40 | 15:00 |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Coach Station (Stand 8) | 08:40 | 15:00 |
| Gloucester Green Bus Station (Bay 9) | 10:30 | 17:15 |
| Chieveley Services (nr) | 11:35 | · |
| St Catherines P&R (Stop 2) | · | 18:40 |
| Coach Station (NE-bound) | 12:50 | 19:15 |
| Meeting House Lane (Stand D) | · | 19:45 |
| Bournemouth Station (Stand A) | 13:40 | 20:05 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. A · means that journey does not stop there. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with National Express before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Monday, 28 December 2026 towards Bournemouth: 2 journeys, first 08:40 towards Birmingham: 3 journeys, first 09:05
Route map
All stops on route 160
160 towards Bournemouth
All 7 stops
- Birmingham Coach Station (Stand 8) Digbeth
- Gloucester Green Bus Station (Bay 9) Oxford City Centre
- Chieveley Services (nr) Chieveley
- St Catherines P&R (Stop 2) Bar End
- Coach Station (NE-bound) Southampton City Centre
- Meeting House Lane (Stand D) Ringwood
- Bournemouth Station (Stand A) Lansdowne
160 towards Birmingham
All 6 stops
- Bournemouth Station (Stand A) Lansdowne
- Meeting House Lane (Stand D) Ringwood
- Coach Station (NE-bound) Southampton City Centre
- St Catherines P&R (Stop 2) Bar End
- Gloucester Green Bus Station (Bay 9) Oxford City Centre
- Birmingham Coach Station (Stand 8) Digbeth
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 160 coach?
The first 160 departure on weekdays leaves at 08:40 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 160 coach?
The last 160 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:00. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 160 coach cost?
This is a long-distance coach service, so the England £3 bus fare cap does not apply — nor do local bus tickets or passes. Coach operators set their own fares and price by demand, so booking further ahead is usually much cheaper than buying on the day.
Who runs the 160 coach?
The 160 is operated by National Express.
Timetable data from National Express via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (West Midlands feed). National Express last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 21 September 2026. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.