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Trip Overview

The average train between Poole and Manchester takes 5h 25m and the fastest train takes 5h 20m. 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.

5h 25m
Duration
260 mi
Distance
£132
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Poole to Manchester train times

Trains run hourly between Poole and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:25 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 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    South Western RailwayCross Country5h 36m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwayCross Country5h 35m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    South Western RailwayCross Country5h 36m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwayCross Country5h 20m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwayCross Country5h 20m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwayCross Country5h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    South Western RailwayCross Country5h 36m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwayCross Country5h 20m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwayCross Country5h 20m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwayCross Country5h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    South Western RailwayCross Country5h 36m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwayCross Country5h 20m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwayCross Country5h 20m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwayCross Country5h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    South Western RailwayCross Country5h 36m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwayCross Country5h 20m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwayCross Country5h 20m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwayCross Country5h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    South Western RailwayCross Country5h 36m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwayCross Country5h 20m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwayCross Country5h 20m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwayCross Country5h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    South Western RailwayCross Country6h 4m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwayCross Country5h 28m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwayCross Country5h 23m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwayCross Country5h 21m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

Map of how to get from Poole to Manchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 260.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Poole, England and Manchester, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadilly every 2 hours. Tickets cost £110–170 and the journey takes 4h 44m.

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