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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Manchester is to drive which costs £55 - £80 and takes 4h 31m.

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 15m and costs £75 - £180.

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 Heathrow Central Bus Station and Newhall St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.

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 228.1 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 £60 - £270.

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 £60 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 47m.

Where does the Poole to Manchester bus arrive?

Poole to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus 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 228 miles. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Poole to Manchester.

How do I get a train 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
£61–264
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly
6h
£33–405
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Shudehill Interchangebus
7h 47m
Drive 226.8 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Manchestercar 226.8 mi
4h 31m
£56–80
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 15m
£76–177
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 52m
£89–253

Poole to Manchester by bus and train

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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, 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 Central Bus Station and Newhall St in around 7h 47m.

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