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How to get fromManchester to Bovingtonby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouthtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth
    6h 54m
    £122–184
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 802
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Seldown Coach Stationbus bus 035 / ...
    8h 31m
    £46–86
  3. Drive  226.9 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Bovingtoncar car 226.9 mi
    4h 30m
    £57–82
  4. Fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Wooltrain train
    4h 55m
    £93–229
  5. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus bus
    7h 3m
    £80–287

Manchester to Bovington by train and bus

Calendar89Weekly Services
Duration6h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£122Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Manchester, England and Bovington, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouth hourly. Tickets cost £110–170 and the journey takes 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Tank Museum via Heathrow Terminal 5, Seldown Coach Station, Poole, Wool, and Wool Station in around 8h 31m.

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