What is the cheapest way to get from Blandford Forum to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Blandford Forum to Manchester is to bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 8h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Blandford Forum to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Blandford Forum to Manchester is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Blandford Forum and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Blandford Forum to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Poole Seldown Coach Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Blandford Forum and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Blandford Forum to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.

How far is it from Blandford Forum to Manchester?

The distance between Blandford Forum and Manchester is 278 miles. The road distance is 213.5 miles.

How do I travel from Blandford Forum to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Blandford Forum to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 7h 13m and costs £110 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Blandford Forum to Manchester?

It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Blandford Forum to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blandford Forum to Manchester bus from?

Blandford Forum to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Poole Seldown Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Blandford Forum to Manchester train from?

Blandford Forum to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Blandford Forum to Manchester?

The best way to get from Blandford Forum to Manchester is to train which takes 7h 13m and costs £110 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 8h 18m.

Where does the Blandford Forum to Manchester bus arrive?

Blandford Forum to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Blandford Forum to Manchester train arrive?

Blandford Forum to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Blandford Forum to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Blandford Forum to Manchester is 214 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Blandford Forum to Manchester.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

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Blandford Forum to Manchester - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Blandford Forum to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly
7h 13m
£114–175
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus Uk061
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 802
8h 18m
£44–79
Drive 212.3 mi
1. Drive from Blandford Forum to Manchestercar 212.3 mi
4h 13m
£53–76
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Salisbury to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BRS - MAN
7h 50m
£79–192
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Salisbury to Newport (S Wales)train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
7h 35m
£83–144
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
6h 52m
£105–360
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Salisbury to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BRS - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
8h 45m
£85–218

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

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Distance: 276.7 mi
Duration: 7h 13m

What companies run services between Blandford Forum, England and Manchester, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadilly every 2 hours. Tickets cost £110–170 and the journey takes 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Manchester Central Coach Station via Bus Station, Poole Seldown Coach Station, London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 8h 18m.

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