How to travel from Manchester to Bournemouth

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Travel Information from Manchester to Bournemouth

distanceDistance190 miles (307 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus or train
priceTicket price range$26 - $70
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $26 (€22) • 7 h 50 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $70 (€61) • 4 h 45 min
carriersPopular travel companiesNational Express or CrossCountry

Travel 190 miles (307 km) by bus or train between Manchester and Bournemouth. 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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from Manchester to Bournemouth

How to get from Manchester to Bournemouth by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
bus

The best way to travel from Manchester to Bournemouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
10:00AM8h55
Manchester, Coach Station
06:55PMBournemouth, Coach Station
$481One-way
1 transfer
Cheapest
National Express
05:45PM8h50
Manchester, Coach Station
02:35AMBournemouth, Coach Station
$371One-way
1 transfer
Fastest
Avanti West Coast
08:35AM4h48
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
01:23PMBournemouth station (BMH)
$1711One-way
2 transfers
Other options
Avanti West Coast
08:15AM5h02
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
01:17PMBournemouth station (BMH)
$1711One-way
4 transfers
South Western Railway
09:14AM5h47
Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
03:01PMBournemouth station (BMH)
$1711One-way
4 transfers
Cross Country
09:09AM5h04
Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
02:13PMBournemouth station (BMH)
$2301One-way
1 transfer
National Express
06:15AM8h25
Manchester, Coach Station
02:40PMBournemouth, Coach Station
$451One-way
1 transfer
National Express
09:30AM8h15
Manchester, Coach Station
05:45PMBournemouth, Coach Station
$541One-way
1 transfer
National Express
10:15AM8h45
Manchester, Coach Station
07:00PMBournemouth, Coach Station
$581One-way
1 transfer

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All travel companies: Train and Bus from Manchester to Bournemouth

National Express, CrossCountry and South Western Railway will get you from Manchester to Bournemouth at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best travel times, prices and tickets for your trip.

Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains from Manchester to 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 UK’s leading long-distance travel company operating over 550 travel per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates travel services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express travel have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most travel come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your travel to Bournemouth from Manchester, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

      FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Bournemouth

      FAQs: 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.
      FAQs

      There are 2 travel options from Manchester to Bournemouth: bus or train.

      The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Bournemouth is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $26 (€22) compared to other travel options to Bournemouth:

      Taking a bus costs $44 (€38) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $70 (€61).

      The fastest way from Manchester to Bournemouth is by train with an average journey time of 4 h 45 min.

      There are alternative travel options to Bournemouth that take longer:

      Getting to Bournemouth by bus takes 7 h 50 min on average.

      The Manchester to Bournemouth distance is around 190 miles (307 km).

      The average frequency per day from Manchester to Bournemouth is:

        However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Manchester to Bournemouth as scheduled services by bus or train 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 board their bus from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Bournemouth, Coach Station.
        • Most travelers who purchase a train ticket from Manchester to Bournemouth depart from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouth.

        The following travel companies offer services from Manchester to Bournemouth:

        • National Express or Megabus can take you to Bournemouth by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for National Express from Manchester to Bournemouth for $26 (€22).
        • Travel with CrossCountry, Virgin Trains or South Western Railway to go to Bournemouth by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Virgin Trains Manchester to Bournemouth tickets on Omio for $70 (€61).

        Yes, there are direct routes from Manchester to Bournemouth with the following travel companies:

        • You can travel directly by bus with.
        • You can take a direct train with CrossCountry.

        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.

        Omio customers who travel from Manchester to Bournemouth often also extend their vacation to go to London, Southampton, London Victoria or Edinburgh. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bournemouth and these popular destinations at a great price.
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