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The average train between Manchester and Poole takes 5h 14m and the fastest train takes 5h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Poole. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 14m
Duration
260 mi
Distance
£134
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouthtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth
5h 20m
£114–169

Manchester to Poole train times

Trains run hourly between Manchester and Poole. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 6:25 PM which arrives into Poole at 11:39 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Cross CountrySouth Western Railway5h 14m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Cross CountrySouth Western Railway5h 25m • 1 change

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    Cross CountrySouth Western Railway5h 24m • 1 change

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    Cross CountrySouth Western Railway5h 25m • 1 change

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    Cross CountrySouth Western Railway5h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Cross CountrySouth Western Railway5h 27m • 1 change

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    Cross CountrySouth Western Railway5h 12m • 1 change

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    Cross CountrySouth Western Railway5h 12m • 1 change

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    Cross CountrySouth Western Railway5h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Cross CountrySouth Western Railway5h 27m • 1 change

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    Cross CountrySouth Western Railway5h 12m • 1 change

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    Cross CountrySouth Western Railway5h 12m • 1 change

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    Cross CountrySouth Western Railway5h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Cross CountrySouth Western Railway5h 27m • 1 change

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    Cross CountrySouth Western Railway5h 12m • 1 change

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    Cross CountrySouth Western Railway5h 12m • 1 change

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    Cross CountrySouth Western Railway5h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Cross CountrySouth Western Railway5h 27m • 1 change

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    Cross CountrySouth Western Railway5h 12m • 1 change

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    Cross CountrySouth Western Railway5h 12m • 1 change

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    Cross CountrySouth Western Railway5h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Cross CountrySouth Western Railway5h 27m • 1 change

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    Cross CountrySouth Western Railway5h 12m • 1 change

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    Cross CountrySouth Western Railway5h 12m • 1 change

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    Cross CountrySouth Western Railway5h 13m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Poole? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Manchester to Poole.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 260.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Poole, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouth hourly. Tickets cost £110–170 and the journey takes 4h 50m.

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