The distance between Bournemouth and Manchester is around 345km (214 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 10m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Bournemouth to Manchester by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Manchester (MAN).
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Take the train to London Waterloo and then to Manchester Piccadilly.
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Take the bus to Manchester Shudehill Interchange.
There are several options for getting from Bournemouth to Manchester by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £30 ($35) and will take around 9h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £235 ($275).
The distance between Bournemouth and Manchester is around 345km (214 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 308km (191 miles)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from Bournemouth and Manchester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bournemouth to Manchester is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx £235 ($275).
The cheapest way to travel between Bournemouth and Manchester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £30 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bournemouth and Manchester. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bournemouth and Manchester with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 4h 40m.
South Western Railway, Avanti West Coast and CrossCountry run train services between Bournemouth and Manchester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bournemouth and Manchester. It typically takes around 9h 10m and departs 4 times a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bournemouth and Manchester with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a week and takes 9h 10m.
Megabus UK run regular bus services between Bournemouth and Manchester. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 9h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bournemouth to Manchester. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Manchester (MAN). instead which will take 2h 10m.
The closest major airport to Manchester is Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Manchester. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bournemouth and Manchester. The distance is around 404km (251 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bournemouth to Manchester is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around £140 ($165).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 2 similar | 2h 10m | £235($275) | every 30 mins | 345km (214 miles) |
Train to Reading, plane | 3h 25m | £205($245) | every 4 hours | 462km (287 miles) |
Train to Clapham Junction, Fly | 3h 45m | £200($235) | hourly | 506km (314 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 10m | £140($165) | hourly | 470km (292 miles) |
Train to Manchester Piccadilly | 4h 40m | £125($150) | every 4 hours | 410km (255 miles) |
Bus | 9h 10m | £30($35) | 4 times a week | 528km (328 miles) |
Drive | 4h 15m | £46($55) | on demand | 404km (251 miles) |
South Western Railway
Elizabeth Line
Eastern Airways
Blue Islands Limited
Aurigny
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