The average train between Manchester and Bournemouth takes 4h 51m and the fastest train takes 4h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester 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.
Trains run hourly between Manchester and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 6:25 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 11:19 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester station and arriving at Bournemouth station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 4h 51m.
Manchester to Bournemouth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Bournemouth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Manchester to Bournemouth train tickets online with Cross Country.
The distance between Manchester and Bournemouth is 307.9 km. The road distance is 410 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouth hourly. Tickets cost £130–190 and the journey takes 4h 49m.