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4.6Travel Information to Bournemouth from Manchester
 Distance | 190 miles (307 km) |
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 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $19 - $44 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $19 (€17) • 7 h 55 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $44 (€40) • 4 h 46 min |
 Popular travel companies | National Express or CrossCountry |
Take a train or bus to travel 190 miles (307 km) to Bournemouth from Manchester. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are National Express or CrossCountry among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Manchester to Bournemouth.
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The best way to travel from Manchester to Bournemouth is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Bournemouth
Travel to Bournemouth 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 Manchester to Bournemouth.
You can get to Bournemouth from Manchester 2 different ways: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Bournemouth from Manchester is by taking a bus, which costs on average $19 (€17).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Manchester to Bournemouth:
Taking a bus costs $25 (€22) less than taking a train, which costs on average $44 (€40) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Manchester to Bournemouth is by train with an average journey time of 4 h 46 min.
There are alternative travel options to Bournemouth that take longer:
Bus takes 7 h 55 min on average.
The Manchester to Bournemouth distance is around 190 miles (307 km).
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Bournemouth is:
- 15 buses a day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Bournemouth from 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 Manchester to Bournemouth:
- Most travelers catch their train from Manchester Piccadilly and arrive in Bournemouth.
The following travel companies offer services from Manchester to Bournemouth:
- Travel with National Express or Megabus for buses to Bournemouth. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for National Express Manchester to Bournemouth tickets on Omio for $19 (€17).
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, South Western Railway or Cross Country for trains to Bournemouth. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for CrossCountry Manchester to Bournemouth tickets on Omio for $44 (€40).
Yes, there are direct routes from Manchester to Bournemouth with the following travel companies:
- You can find 2 direct trains per day to take to Bournemouth with CrossCountry or Cross Country.
Direct services to Bournemouth 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 route.
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