Where do I depart from Manchester? Where do I arrive in Bournemouth?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Bournemouth: Buses from Manchester to Bournemouth most often leave from Manchester, Manchester Piccadilly and arrive in Bournemouth, Coach Station. Flights mostly leave from Manchester Airport and tend to arrive in Bournemouth Airport. Trains mostly leave from Manchester Piccadilly and tend to arrive in Bournemouth.

Which travel companies can get me from Manchester to Bournemouth?

The following travel companies offer services from Manchester to Bournemouth: Travel with National Express to go to Bournemouth by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find National Express Manchester to Bournemouth tickets on Omio for $19 (€16). Avanti West Coast can take you to Bournemouth by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Avanti West Coast from Manchester to Bournemouth for $54 (€47).

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from Manchester to Bournemouth

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

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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.

05:11AM5h02

Manchester Piccadilly

10:13AMBournemouth

€1741One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

05:11AM5h02

Manchester Piccadilly

10:13AMBournemouth

€1741One-way

0 transfers

Fastest

06:31AM4h49

Manchester Piccadilly

11:20AMBournemouth

€3121One-way

2 transfers

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06:15AM5h45

Manchester Piccadilly

12:00PMBournemouth

€2061One-way

3 transfers

06:15AM4h58

Manchester Piccadilly

11:13AMBournemouth

€3121One-way

3 transfers

05:55AM5h06

Manchester Piccadilly

11:01AMBournemouth

€3121One-way

2 transfers

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Travel Information from Manchester to Bournemouth

	Distance	190 miles (307 km)
	Available travel modes	Bus, flight or train
	Ticket price range	$7 - $54
	Fastest mode	Train • $54 (€47) • 4 h 45 min
	Popular travel companies	National Express or Avanti West Coast

Travel 190 miles (307 km) by bus, flight or train from Manchester to Bournemouth. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are National Express or Avanti West Coast among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Manchester to Bournemouth.

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You can travel by train or bus for as low as $22 (€20). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

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South Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, providing services in the south and south-west of England. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed trains, local stopping services, and suburban commuter trains. It also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.

Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains to Bournemouth from Manchester. 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 from Manchester to Bournemouth, 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.

You can get between Manchester and Bournemouth 3 different ways: bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to go to Bournemouth from Manchester is by taking a flight, which costs on average $7 (€6).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Manchester to Bournemouth:

Taking a flight costs $12 (€10) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $19 (€16).

A flight is $47 (€41) less than a train with an average ticket price of $54 (€47) from Manchester to Bournemouth.

Bournemouth is approximately 190 miles (307 km) away from Manchester.

The average frequency per day from Manchester to Bournemouth is:

8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Manchester and 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 from Manchester to Bournemouth:

Buses from Manchester to Bournemouth most often leave from Manchester, Manchester Piccadilly and arrive in Bournemouth, Coach Station.
Flights mostly leave from Manchester Airport and tend to arrive in Bournemouth Airport.
Trains mostly leave from Manchester Piccadilly and tend to arrive in Bournemouth.

The following travel companies offer services from Manchester to Bournemouth:

Travel with National Express to go to Bournemouth by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find National Express Manchester to Bournemouth tickets on Omio for $19 (€16).
Avanti West Coast can take you to Bournemouth by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Avanti West Coast from Manchester to Bournemouth for $54 (€47).

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

Direct train available with Cross Country 7 direct trains per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Bournemouth as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Manchester and Bournemouth.

Looking to extend your trip from Manchester to Bournemouth? Many Omio customers who go from Manchester to Bournemouth usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like London, Southampton or Oxford. If you're looking to explore London, Southampton or Oxford from Bournemouth, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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