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Compare train and bus 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 €16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. 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 €69.
Distance: 191 miles (308 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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€34 Average price Cheapest | €135 Average price | €74 Average price |
8h 48m Average total duration 8h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 23m Average total duration 4h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | 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 Poole to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Poole to Manchester 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 Poole to Manchester:
A bus is $66 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poole to Manchester costing on average $86 (€69).
A bus is $73 (€58) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Poole to Manchester costing on average $93 (€74).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 15m.
Bus takes on average 8h 10m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Poole and Manchester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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 Eastern Airways to go to Manchester by flight.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Manchester by bus.
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