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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$105 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $99 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 25m Average total duration Fastest 5h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 31m Average total duration 7h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 1m.
Travel optionsfrom Bournemouth to Manchester
How to get from Bournemouth to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bournemouth to Manchester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
G009186:45 PM4h45Bournemouth station (BMH)11:30 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$371One-way0 transfers
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G009186:45 PM4h45Bournemouth station (BMH)11:30 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$371One-way0 transfers
Fastest
G008619:45 AM4h44Bournemouth station (BMH)2:29 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$1581One-way0 transfers
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G009125:45 PM4h45Bournemouth station (BMH)10:30 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$371One-way0 transfers
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Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+
L801436:59 PM5h40Bournemouth station (BMH)12:39 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$811One-way2 transfers
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Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston5:59 PM5h08Bournemouth station (BMH)11:07 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$841One-way2 transfers
NX035 · NX5414:30 PM9h10Bournemouth, Coach Station1:40 AMManchester, Coach Station$381One-way1 transfer
NX035 · NX5405:30 PM8h45Bournemouth, Coach Station2:15 AMManchester, Coach Station$401One-way1 transfer
NX035 · NX5403:20 AM8h50Bournemouth, Coach Station12:10 PMManchester, Coach Station$441One-way1 transfer
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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).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 1m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 2 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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