How to get from Bournemouth to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
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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Distance | 190 miles (307 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | $12 - $85 | |
Fastest mode | Train • $85 (€74) • 4 h 38 min | |
Popular travel companies | National Express or Avanti West Coast |
Take a bus, flight or train to travel 190 miles (307 km) to Manchester from Bournemouth. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are National Express or Avanti West Coast among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Bournemouth to Manchester.
You can travel by train or bus for as low as $20 (€18). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.
Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains to Manchester from Bournemouth. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
National Express is the leading travel company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 travel 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 travel are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most travel 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 travel: 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.
You can get between Bournemouth and Manchester 3 different ways: bus, flight or train.
The cheapest way to travel to Manchester from Bournemouth is a flight with an average price of $12 (€10).
This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Manchester:
A flight is $10 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bournemouth to Manchester costing on average $21 (€19).
A flight is $74 (€64) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to Manchester costing on average $85 (€74).
The Bournemouth to Manchester distance is around 190 miles (307 km).
The average frequency per day from Bournemouth to Manchester is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Manchester from Bournemouth as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Bournemouth to Manchester:
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Yes, there are direct services available from Bournemouth to Manchester with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Manchester as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Manchester from Bournemouth.
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