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How to get fromBlandford Forum to Manchesterby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Blandford Forum to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly
    7h 11m
    £114–175

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 376
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk071
    10h 4m
    £26–40

  3. Bus via Slough

    1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 035 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 802
    8h 12m
    £42–78

  4. Drive  213.2 mi

    1. Drive from Blandford Forum to Manchestercar car 213.2 mi
    4h 10m
    £54–77

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Poole to Wokingtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    5h 50m
    £94–304

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Salisbury to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BRS - MAN
    7h 38m
    £79–183

Blandford Forum to Manchester by bus and train

Calendar84Weekly Services
Duration7h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 276.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 11m

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, Seldown Coach Station, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 8h 12m.

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