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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Poole is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Poole is to fly and train which takes 3h 26m and costs £80 - £190.

How far is it from Manchester to Poole?

The distance between Manchester and Poole is 263 miles. The road distance is 227.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Poole without a car is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs £130 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Manchester to Poole, including transfers.

Can I drive from Manchester to Poole?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Poole is 228 miles. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Manchester to Poole.

Where can I stay near Poole?

There are 1472+ hotels available in Poole.

Manchester to Poole - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Manchester to Poole by train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth
5h 41m
£137–189
Drive 226.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Manchester to Poolecar 226.6 mi
4h 31m
£57–82
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Pooletrain
3h 26m
£84–182
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from Woking to Pooletrain
5h 18m
£89–282

Manchester to Poole by train and bus

118Weekly Services

5h 41mAverage Duration

£137Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Poole.

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Distance: 261.5 mi
Duration: 5h 41m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouth hourly. Tickets cost £130–190 and the journey takes 4h 49m.

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