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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 €16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 49m. 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 €16, and a train costs an average of €43.
Distance: 191 miles (308 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€34 Average price Cheapest | €125 Average price |
8h 39m Average total duration 8h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration Fastest 4h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Manchester:
A bus is $34 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to Manchester costing on average $54 (€43).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 35m.
- Around 16 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 CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, South Western Railway, Cross Country to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Manchester by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
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