Bournemouth to Manchester bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Bournemouth to Manchester

Showing times and prices for May 14

Cheapest price

$36

Average price

$54

Fastest journey

8 h

Average duration

8 h 19 m

Buses per day

14

Distance

308 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bournemouth to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Bournemouth to Manchester will cost around $54 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $36.

Fast buses

It's difficult to get from Bournemouth to Manchester without transferring at least once.

National ExpressNX035 · NX540
04:15PM8h10
Bournemouth, Coach Station
12:25AMManchester, Coach Station
$361One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX035 · NX540
02:35AM9h45
Bournemouth, Coach Station
12:20PMManchester, Coach Station
$401One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX035 · NX540
01:15PM8h45
Bournemouth, Coach Station
10:00PMManchester, Coach Station
$461One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX035 · NX422
06:30PM11h30
Bournemouth, Coach Station
06:00AMManchester, Coach Station
$501One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX160 · NX120
03:00PM8h10
Bournemouth, Coach Station
11:10PMManchester, Coach Station
$511One-way
1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Bournemouth to Manchester

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg.

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Train

€40

Average price

Cheapest

€136

Average price

8h 50m

Average duration

8h 20m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

5h 46m

Average duration

Fastest

5h 16m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Bournemouth to Manchester bus times

Showing buses for today, Tuesday, May 13
Last updated at 10:49 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
national_expressNX160 · NX1202:00 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station
8h10
10:10 PM Manchester, Coach Station1 transfer
Wednesday, May 14
national_expressNX035 · NX540
Delayed
10:15 AM 1:35 AMBournemouth, Coach Station
9h45
11:20 AM Manchester, Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX035 · NX540
Delayed
10:15 AM 3:45 AMBournemouth, Coach Station
8h35
12:20 PM Manchester, Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX035 · NX540
Delayed
10:15 AM 5:00 AMBournemouth, Coach Station
9h50
2:50 PM Manchester, Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX160 · NX120
On time
6:45 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station
8h40
3:25 PM Manchester, Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX035 · NX540
Delayed
10:15 AM 6:50 AMBournemouth, Coach Station
9h05
3:55 PM Manchester, Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX035 · NX540
Delayed
10:15 AM 8:15 AMBournemouth, Coach Station
8h50
5:05 PM Manchester, Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX035 · NX540
Delayed
10:15 AM 9:15 AMBournemouth, Coach Station
8h45
6:00 PM Manchester, Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX160 · NX120
On time
10:10 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station
8h00
6:10 PM Manchester, Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX035 · NX540
On time
10:15 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station
8h40
6:55 PM Manchester, Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX035 · NX540
On time
12:15 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station
8h45
9:00 PM Manchester, Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX035 · NX540
On time
3:15 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station
8h10
11:25 PM Manchester, Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX035 · NX422
On time
5:30 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station
11h30
5:00 AM Manchester, Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX035 · NX424
On time
7:30 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station
9h35
5:05 AM Manchester, Coach Station
1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Bournemouth to Manchester

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Buses from Bournemouth to Manchester run on average 14 times per day, taking around 8h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
190 miles (307 km)
Average bus duration
8h 20m
Cheapest ticket price
$21 (€17)
Buses per day
14
Bus providers
2
Fastest bus
7h 30m
First bus
02:35
Last bus
20:30
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: National Express and Megabus from Bournemouth to Manchester

Buy your official National Express and Megabus bus tickets from Bournemouth to Manchester from $18 (€15) with Omio. Find bus times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable journey.

National Express is the leading bus company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 buses a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express buses are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most buses are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Bournemouth - Manchester bus: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

Bus information from Bournemouth to Manchester with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 7 h 25 min
  • Cheapest Price: $23
  • National Express frequency: 4 a day

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