What is the cheapest way to get from Ferndown to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Ferndown to Manchester is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 4h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ferndown to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Ferndown to Manchester is to line 13 bus and train and fly which takes 3h 51m and costs £70 - £180.

How far is it from Ferndown to Manchester?

The distance between Ferndown and Manchester is 263 miles. The road distance is 221.5 miles.

How do I travel from Ferndown to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Ferndown to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 6h 15m and costs £30 - £410.

How long does it take to get from Ferndown to Manchester?

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Ferndown to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ferndown to Manchester bus from?

Ferndown to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Train or bus from Ferndown to Manchester?

The best way to get from Ferndown to Manchester is to train which takes 6h 15m and costs £30 - £410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £120 and takes 9h 1m.

Where does the Ferndown to Manchester bus arrive?

Ferndown to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Ferndown to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Ferndown to Manchester is 221 miles. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Ferndown to Manchester.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3520+ hotels available in Manchester.

Ferndown to Manchester - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 13 bus

Q: Is there a direct bus between Ferndown and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Ferndown to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Church Road and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Bournemouth Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.

There are 6 ways to get from Ferndown to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly
6h 15m
£32–402
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 210 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
9h 1m
£34–120
Drive 220.2 mi
1. Drive from Ferndown to Manchestercar 220.2 mi
4h 18m
£55–79
Line 13 bus, train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Church Road to Bournemouth Stationbus
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3h 51m
£74–177
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Salisbury to Newport (S Wales)train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
8h 13m
£85–141
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
5h 31m
£67–246

Ferndown to Manchester by bus and train

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6h 15mAverage Duration

£32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 261.1 mi
Duration: 6h 15m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £30–400 and the journey takes 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church Road to Manchester Central Coach Station via Bournemouth Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 1m.

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