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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly
    5h 56m
    £112–174

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus bus Uk061
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 802
    7h 10m
    £40–75

  3. Drive  226.5 mi

    1. Drive from Poole to Manchestercar car 226.5 mi
    4h 34m
    £57–83

  4. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    5h 8m
    £70–277

  5. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BRS - MAN
    8h 6m
    £97–235

Poole to Manchester by train

Calendar84Weekly Trains
Duration5h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£112Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 260.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 56m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadilly every 2 hours. Tickets cost £110–170 and the journey takes 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station via London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 7h 10m.

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