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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 $62 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 26m. 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 $62, while a flight costs an average of $290.
Distance: 191 miles (308 km)
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$62 Average price Cheapest | $181 Average price | $290 Average price | $98 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 55m Average total duration 8h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration 5h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 2h 0m 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 | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Manchester to Poole, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Poole:
A bus is $119 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Poole costing on average $181.
A bus is $228 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Poole costing on average $290.
Other travel options to Poole take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 32m.
Bus takes on average 8h 55m.
Tickets start at around $62 compared to roughly $98 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $36. The journey takes 8h 25m versus 5h 8m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Poole
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.
1:30 PM 9h35 Manchester 11:05 PM Poole $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
1:30 PM 9h35 Manchester 11:05 PM Poole $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
6:30 PM 8h00 Manchester 2:30 AM Poole $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
7:15 PM 8h15 Manchester 3:30 AM Poole $25 1 One-way 0 transfers11:55 PM 11h10 Manchester 11:05 AM Poole $30 1 One-way 0 transfers3:45 PM 9h05 Manchester 12:50 AM Poole $30 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Poole:
A bus is $119 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Poole costing on average $181.
A bus is $228 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Poole costing on average $290.
Other travel options to Poole take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 32m.
Bus takes on average 8h 55m.
- Around 14 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Southampton Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Poole station (POO).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Poole, Seldown Coach Park.
- Travel with Loganair to go to Poole by flight.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Poole by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, South Western Railway to go to Poole by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with Loganair.
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