The average train between Bournemouth and Manchester takes 4h 46m and the fastest train takes 4h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Bournemouth and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 6:45 PM which arrives into Manchester at 11:30 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Manchester station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 4h 46m.
Bournemouth to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
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The distance between Bournemouth and Manchester is 307.9 km. The road distance is 410 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £130–190 and the journey takes 4h 44m.