How to travel from Bournemouth to Manchester, United Kingdom

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.

7 routes found

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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Manchester (MAN).

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £235($275)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to London Waterloo and then to Manchester Piccadilly.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £140($165)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Manchester Shudehill Interchange.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £30($35)
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Drive

Drive to Manchester.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance404km (251 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bournemouth and Manchester

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bournemouth and Manchester

Transport options from Bournemouth to Manchester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
2h 10m
£235($275)
every 30 mins345km (214 miles)
Train to Reading, plane3h 25m
£205($245)
every 4 hours462km (287 miles)
Train to Clapham Junction, Fly3h 45m
£200($235)
hourly506km (314 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 10m
£140($165)
hourly470km (292 miles)
Train to Manchester Piccadilly4h 40m
£125($150)
every 4 hours410km (255 miles)
Bus
9h 10m
£30($35)
4 times a week528km (328 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
£46($55)
on demand404km (251 miles)

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Airports near Manchester

The following major airports near Manchester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Manchester
LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
43km (27 miles) from Manchester
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
58km (36 miles) from Manchester