The average train between Poole and Manchester takes 5h 24m and the fastest train takes 5h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Poole 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 Poole and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 6:07 PM which arrives into Manchester at 11:30 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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5h 22m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Poole to Manchester? 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 train from Poole to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Manchester station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
Poole to Manchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Poole to Manchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Poole to Manchester train tickets online with South Western Railway and Cross Country.
The distance between Poole and Manchester is 308.1 km. The road distance is 419 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadilly every 2 hours. Tickets cost £130–190 and the journey takes 4h 44m.