How to travel from Bournemouth to Manchester

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Compare train and bus for Bournemouth to Manchester

Omio recommends booking the train 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 $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a train costs an average of $25.

Distance: 191 miles (308 km)

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Driving

$105

Average price

$35

Average price

Cheapest

$99

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

6h 25m

Average total duration

Fastest

5h 55m

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30m

Additional time*

7h 31m

Average total duration

7h 1m

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4h 42m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Bournemouth to Manchester is a bus with an average price of $35 (€29).

This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Manchester:

A bus is $70 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to Manchester costing on average $105 (€86).

The fastest way to travel from Bournemouth to Manchester is by train with an average journey time of 5h 55m.

Other travel options to Manchester take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 1m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bournemouth and Manchester including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Bournemouth to Manchester among Omio's users.

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from Bournemouth to Manchester

How to get from Bournemouth to Manchester by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Bournemouth to Manchester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • CrossCountryG00918
    6:45 PM4h45
    Bournemouth station (BMH)
    11:30 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    $371One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • CrossCountryG00918
    6:45 PM4h45
    Bournemouth station (BMH)
    11:30 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    $371One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • CrossCountryG00861
    9:45 AM4h44
    Bournemouth station (BMH)
    2:29 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    $1581One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • CrossCountryG00912
    5:45 PM4h45
    Bournemouth station (BMH)
    10:30 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    $371One-way
    0 transfers
  • Avanti West CoastW34098+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London Euston+South Western RailwayL80143
    6:59 PM5h40
    Bournemouth station (BMH)
    12:39 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    $811One-way
    2 transfers
  • Avanti West CoastW34076+South Western RailwayL80133+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London Euston
    5:59 PM5h08
    Bournemouth station (BMH)
    11:07 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    $841One-way
    2 transfers
  • National ExpressNX035 · NX541
    4:30 PM9h10
    Bournemouth, Coach Station
    1:40 AMManchester, Coach Station
    $381One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX035 · NX540
    5:30 PM8h45
    Bournemouth, Coach Station
    2:15 AMManchester, Coach Station
    $401One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX035 · NX540
    3:20 AM8h50
    Bournemouth, Coach Station
    12:10 PMManchester, Coach Station
    $441One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Bournemouth to Manchester

Travel to Manchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bournemouth to Manchester.

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There are 2 options to travel between Bournemouth and Manchester including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bournemouth to Manchester is a bus with an average price of $35 (€29).

This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Manchester:

A bus is $70 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to Manchester costing on average $105 (€86).

The fastest way to travel from Bournemouth to Manchester is by train with an average journey time of 5h 55m.

Other travel options to Manchester take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 1m.

The distance from Bournemouth to Manchester is approximately 191 miles (308 km).
The average frequency per day from Bournemouth to Manchester is:
  • Around 17 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bournemouth and Manchester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bournemouth to Manchester:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bournemouth station (BMH) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
  • Buses mostly depart from Bournemouth, Coach Station and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bournemouth to Manchester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Manchester by bus.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, South Western Railway, Cross Country to go to Manchester by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Bournemouth to Manchester:
  • 2 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
Omio customers who travel from Bournemouth to Manchester often also extend their vacation to go to London, Liverpool, Paris, Edinburgh, Glasgow. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Manchester and these popular destinations at a great price.
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