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There are 7 ways to get from Poole to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
    4h 48m
    £112–220

  2. Drive 227.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Poole to Manchestercar car 227.3 mi
    4h 30m
    £55–80

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 035
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 210 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    8h 9m
    £56–134

  4. Train to Southampton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    3h 12m
    £83–183

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly
    6h 31m
    £131–191

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Meeting House Lanebus bus X6
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    9h 2m
    £94–184

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Poole to Wokingtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    4h 38m
    £89–288

Poole to Manchester by train and subway

Calendar222Weekly Services
Duration4h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£112Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 9m.

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