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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Manchester is to bus which costs £28 - £80 and takes 8h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Manchester is to train and fly which takes 3h 12m and costs £85 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via London Heathrow Airport T5 - and Newhall St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Waterloo station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

How far is it from Poole to Manchester?

The distance between Poole and Manchester is 300 miles. The road distance is 228.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Manchester without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 46m and costs £100 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Poole to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Manchester bus from?

Poole to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Poole to Manchester train from?

Poole to Manchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.

Train or bus from Poole to Manchester?

The best way to get from Poole to Manchester is to train via London which takes 4h 46m and costs £100 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £80 and takes 8h 55m.

Where does the Poole to Manchester bus arrive?

Poole to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Poole to Manchester train arrive?

Poole to Manchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Poole to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Manchester is 229 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Poole to Manchester.

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

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

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Poole to Manchester - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
4h 46m
£109–219
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 035
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport T5 - to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Shudehill Interchangebus
8h 55m
£28–76
Drive 227.3 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Manchestercar 227.3 mi
4h 30m
£56–81
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3h 12m
£89–193
Train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly
6h 26m
£122–182
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Poole to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4h 40m
£95–289

Poole to Manchester by train and subway

226Weekly Services

4h 46mAverage Duration

£109Cheapest Price

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Distance: 297.9 mi
Duration: 4h 46m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Manchester Piccadilly via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Shudehill Interchange via Heathrow Terminal 5, London Heathrow Airport T5 -, and Newhall St in around 8h 55m.

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