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Compare train, bus, and flight for Poole to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Poole to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 54m. 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 $24, and a train costs an average of $119.
Distance: 191 miles (308 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$33 Average price Cheapest | $150 Average price | $83 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 56m Average total duration 8h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration Fastest 4h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m 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 Poole to Manchester:
A bus is $118 (€96) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poole to Manchester costing on average $150 (€123).
A bus is $124 (€102) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Poole to Manchester costing on average $157 (€129).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 54m.
Bus takes on average 8h 26m.
Travel optionsfrom Poole to Manchester
How to get from Poole to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Poole to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus3:00 AM8h50Poole, Seldown Coach Park11:50 AMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$561One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:00 AM8h50Poole, Seldown Coach Park11:50 AMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$561One-way1 transfer
Fastest
BA78806:45 AM1h00Southampton Airport7:45 AMManchester Airport$1191One-way0 transfers
Other options
L80279+G009196:07 PM5h22Poole station (POO)11:29 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$831One-way1 transfer- L80269+G009105:07 PM5h22Poole station (POO)10:29 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$831One-way1 transfer
- L80239+G008892:07 PM5h22Poole station (POO)7:29 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$831One-way1 transfer
- NX035 · NX5405:40 PM8h35Poole, Seldown Coach Park2:15 AMManchester, Coach Station$591One-way1 transfer
- NX035 · NX5402:40 PM9h15Poole, Seldown Coach Park11:55 PMManchester, Coach Station$591One-way1 transfer
- NX035 · NX54011:55 AM9h35Poole, Seldown Coach Park9:30 PMManchester, Coach Station$591One-way1 transfer
- LM03606:45 AM1h00Southampton Airport7:45 AMManchester Airport$1211One-way0 transfers
- BA78429:40 AM1h00Exeter International Airport10:40 AMManchester Airport$1221One-way0 transfers
- LM03729:40 AM1h00Exeter International Airport10:40 AMManchester Airport$1241One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Poole to Manchester:
A bus is $118 (€96) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poole to Manchester costing on average $150 (€123).
A bus is $124 (€102) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Poole to Manchester costing on average $157 (€129).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 54m.
Bus takes on average 8h 26m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Poole and Manchester as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Southampton Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Poole station (POO) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Buses mostly depart from Poole, Seldown Coach Park and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, South Western Railway to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Manchester by bus.
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