How to travel from Manchester to Bournemouth, United Kingdom
The distance between Manchester and Bournemouth is around 345km (214 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 20m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Manchester to Bournemouth by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bournemouth → Manchester if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Bournemouth.
- Duration2h 20m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost£235($275)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to London Euston and then to Bournemouth.
- Duration4h 10m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£140($165)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Southampton Airport Parkway then take the train to Bournemouth.
- Duration6h 50m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£39($46)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Manchester and Bournemouth
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Manchester to Bournemouth by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £39 ($46) and will take around 6h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £235 ($275).
The distance between Manchester and Bournemouth 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 Manchester and Bournemouth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Manchester to Bournemouth is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx £235 ($275).
The cheapest way to travel between Manchester and Bournemouth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £39 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Manchester and Bournemouth. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Manchester and Bournemouth with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 4h 45m.
Avanti West Coast, South Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Manchester and Bournemouth. 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
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Manchester and Bournemouth. We recommend that you fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Bournemouth. instead which will take 2h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Manchester to Bournemouth. We recommend that you fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Bournemouth. instead which will take 2h 20m.
The closest major airport to Bournemouth is Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Bournemouth. Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) 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 Manchester and Bournemouth. The distance is around 405km (252 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 Manchester to Bournemouth is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around £140 ($165).
Compare travel optionsbetween Manchester and Bournemouth
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 2 similar | 2h 20m | £235($275) | every 30 mins | 345km (214 miles) |
| Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), train | 3h 30m | £205($245) | every 3 hours | 462km (287 miles) |
| Fly to London Gatwick (LGW), Train | 3h 50m | £200($235) | hourly | 506km (314 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 10m | £140($165) | hourly | 470km (292 miles) |
| Train to Bournemouth | 4h 45m | £125($150) | every 4 hours | 410km (255 miles) |
Bus and Train | 6h 50m | £39($46) | 3 times a week | 403km (251 miles) |
Drive | 4h 15m | £46($55) | on demand | 405km (252 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Manchester and Bournemouth
Train operators
South Western Railway
Bus companies
Airlines
Eastern Airways
Airports near Bournemouth
The following major airports near Bournemouth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
- Distance
- 7km (4 miles) from Bournemouth
Southampton Airport (SOU)
- Distance
- 44km (28 miles) from Bournemouth
Bristol Airport (BRS)
- Distance
- 94km (59 miles) from Bournemouth