The average train between Poole and Manchester takes 5h 8m and the fastest train takes 4h 37m. There is an hourly train service 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 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 9:50 PM which arrives into Manchester at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 5h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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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.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Manchester station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
Poole to Manchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole 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, London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Poole and Manchester is 308.1 km. The road distance is 479 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Manchester Piccadilly via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 48m.