How to travel from Manchester to Bournemouth

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Compare train and bus for Manchester to Bournemouth

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, and a train costs an average of €56.

Distance: 191 miles (308 km)

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Bus
Train

€32

Average price

Cheapest

€118

Average price

8h 46m

Average total duration

8h 16m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 25m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 55m

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30m

Additional time*

0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
National Express

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CrossCountry

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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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 ExpressNX540 · NX035
08:20AM8h50
Manchester, Coach Station
05:10PMBournemouth, Coach Station
$311One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

National ExpressNX540 · NX035
04:45PM8h15
Manchester, Coach Station
01:00AMBournemouth, Coach Station
$241One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Avanti West CoastW03152+TubeTube from London Euston to London Waterloo+South Western RailwayP61427
12:34PM4h52
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
05:26PMBournemouth station (BMH)
$1151One-way
2 transfers

Other options

Avanti West CoastW02844+TubeTube from London Euston to London Waterloo+South Western RailwayL73792
12:54PM5h01
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
05:55PMBournemouth station (BMH)
$1181One-way
2 transfers
Avanti West CoastW02855+TubeTube from London Euston to London Waterloo+South Western RailwayP61213+CrossCountryK45105
12:14PM5h07
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
05:21PMBournemouth station (BMH)
$1371One-way
3 transfers
Avanti West CoastL02134+TubeTube from London Euston to London Paddington+Great Western RailV51429+CrossCountryK45104
01:14PM5h03
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
06:17PMBournemouth station (BMH)
$1581One-way
3 transfers
National ExpressNX540 · NX035
09:30AM8h50
Manchester, Coach Station
06:20PMBournemouth, Coach Station
$341One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX540 · NX035
10:15AM9h05
Manchester, Coach Station
07:20PMBournemouth, Coach Station
$341One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX540 · NX035
07:15AM8h50
Manchester, Coach Station
04:05PMBournemouth, Coach Station
$311One-way
1 transfer

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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.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Manchester and Bournemouth including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Bournemouth is a bus with an average price of $20 (€16).

This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Bournemouth:

A bus is $51 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Bournemouth costing on average $71 (€56).

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Bournemouth is by train with an average journey time of 4h 46m.

Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 50m.

The distance from Manchester to Bournemouth is approximately 191 miles (308 km).
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Bournemouth is:
  • Around 14 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Bournemouth as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Bournemouth:
  • Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Bournemouth station (BMH).
  • Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Bournemouth, Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Manchester to Bournemouth, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Bournemouth by bus.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, South Western Railway, Cross Country to go to Bournemouth by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Manchester to Bournemouth:
  • 2 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
Omio customers who travel from Manchester to Bournemouth often also extend their vacation to go to London, Southampton, Edinburgh, London Victoria (VIC), London Gatwick Airport. 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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