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Compare bus, train, and flight for Manchester to Poole
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Poole among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $71 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $71, while a train costs an average of $206.
Distance: 191 miles (308 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$71 Average price Cheapest | $206 Average price | $100 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 56m Average total duration 8h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration Fastest 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Poole:
A bus is $115 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Poole costing on average $150.
A bus is $171 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Poole costing on average $206.
Other travel options to Poole take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 30m.
Bus takes on average 9h 17m.
You'll arrive about 4h 18m sooner (50m by flight vs 5h 8m by car). Tickets start at around $150 compared to roughly $100 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
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How to get from Manchester to Poole by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Poole is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 6:35 AM9h10Manchester3:45 PMPoole$351One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 6:35 AM9h10Manchester3:45 PMPoole$351One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 6:15 PM8h15Manchester2:30 AMPoole$591One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 7:15 PM8h15Manchester3:30 AMPoole$641One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Poole:
A bus is $135 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Poole costing on average $206.
A bus is $142 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Poole costing on average $213.
Other travel options to Poole take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 30m.
Bus takes on average 8h 56m.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Poole as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Poole, Seldown Coach Park.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Poole station (POO).
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Southampton Airport.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast to go to Poole by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Poole by bus.
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