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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Bournemouth is to bus which costs £19 - £90 and takes 7h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Bournemouth is to fly and train which takes 3h 4m and costs £70 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Newhall St and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Bournemouth?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Bournemouth. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from Manchester to Bournemouth?

The distance between Manchester and Bournemouth is 256 miles. The road distance is 226.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Bournemouth without a car is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs £30 - £200.

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

The train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouth takes 4h 50m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Bournemouth bus from?

Manchester to Bournemouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Bournemouth train from?

Manchester to Bournemouth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Manchester to Bournemouth is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs £30 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £90 and takes 7h 24m.

Where does the Manchester to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Manchester to Bournemouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.

Where does the Manchester to Bournemouth train arrive?

Manchester to Bournemouth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bournemouth station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Bournemouth is 226 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Manchester to Bournemouth.

How do I get a train ticket from Manchester to Bournemouth?

Book your Manchester to Bournemouth train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Manchester to Bournemouth?

Book your Manchester to Bournemouth bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bournemouth?

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Manchester to Bournemouth - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Bournemouth by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to BournemouthManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth
4h 50m
£30–200
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall St
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Heathrow Central Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Station035 / ...
7h 24m
£20–89
Drive 225.1 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Bournemouth225.1 mi
4h 19m
£55–80
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouth
3h 4m
£73–176
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Station
4h 41m
£65–246

Manchester to Bournemouth by train

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Distance: 254.7 mi
Duration: 4h 50m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouth hourly. Tickets cost £30–200 and the journey takes 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bournemouth Station via Newhall St and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 24m.

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