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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 prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 52m. 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 $25, and a train costs an average of $83.
Distance: 191 miles (308 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$42 Average price Cheapest | $136 Average price |
9h 18m Average total duration 8h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration Fastest 4h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Manchester to Poole by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Manchester to Poole is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Poole:
A bus is $58 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Poole costing on average $83 (€67).
A bus is $109 (€88) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Poole costing on average $134 (€108).
Other travel options to Poole take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 3m.
Bus takes on average 8h 15m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 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.
- 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 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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