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

The cheapest way to get from Wool to Manchester is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wool to Manchester is to train and fly which takes 3h 40m and costs £85 - £200.

Is there a direct train between Wool and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Wool to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Wool and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

How far is it from Wool to Manchester?

The distance between Wool and Manchester is 274 miles. The road distance is 228.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wool to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs £130 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Wool to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wool to Manchester train from?

Wool to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Wool to Manchester?

The best way to get from Wool to Manchester is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs £130 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £160 and takes 9h 21m.

Where does the Wool to Manchester train arrive?

Wool to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Wool to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Wool to Manchester is 228 miles. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Wool to Manchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3621+ hotels available in Manchester.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly
5h 57m
£137–206
Drive 227 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Wool to Manchestercar 227 mi
4h 29m
£56–81
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 Birmingham Coach Stationbus 210 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
9h 21m
£60–156
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Wool to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3h 40m
£89–193
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Newport (S Wales)train Weymouth - Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
8h 21m
£117–220
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
5h 21m
£77–264

Wool to Manchester by train

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5h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 272.5 mi
Duration: 5h 57m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £130–190 and the journey takes 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wool to Manchester Central Coach Station via Poole, Seldown Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 21m.

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