Travel Information to Manchester from Bournemouth
| 190 miles (307 km) | |
| Train or bus | |
| $19 - $88 | |
| Bus • $19 (€17) • 7 h 25 min | |
| Train • $88 (€80) • 4 h 44 min | |
| National Express or CrossCountry |
Take a train or bus to travel 190 miles (307 km) to Manchester from Bournemouth. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are National Express or CrossCountry among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Bournemouth to Manchester.
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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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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.

There are 2 travel options from Bournemouth to Manchester: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Manchester is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $19 (€17) compared to other travel options to Manchester:
A bus is $69 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to Manchester costing on average $88 (€80).
The fastest way to get to Manchester from Bournemouth is by train with an average travel time of 4 h 44 min.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 7 h 25 min.
The distance is approximately 190 miles (307 km) from Bournemouth to Manchester.
The average frequency per day from Bournemouth to Manchester is:
- 14 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bournemouth and Manchester as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Bournemouth to Manchester:
- Most travelers board their train from Bournemouth and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Bournemouth to Manchester:
- You can travel by bus between Bournemouth and Manchester with National Express or Megabus, and you can find Megabus Bournemouth to Manchester tickets for $17 (€15) on Omio.
- You can travel by train from Bournemouth to Manchester with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, South Western Railway or Cross Country, and you can find CrossCountry Bournemouth to Manchester tickets for $88 (€80) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Bournemouth to Manchester with the following travel companies:
- You can find 2 direct trains per day to Manchester with CrossCountry or Cross Country.
Direct services to Manchester tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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