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 £23 - £40 and takes 10h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Blandford Forum to Manchester is to bus and train and fly which takes 4h 10m and costs £90 - £220.

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 Seldown Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

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 11m.

How far is it from Blandford Forum to Manchester?

The distance between Blandford Forum and Manchester is 236 miles. The road distance is 214.5 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 11m and costs £140 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m 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 National Express, depart from 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 11m and costs £140 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which costs £60 - £150 and takes 9h 15m.

Where does the Blandford Forum to Manchester bus arrive?

Blandford Forum to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus 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 10m to drive from Blandford Forum to Manchester.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

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Blandford Forum to Manchester - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

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

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Bus, train to Southampton Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Market Place to Poole stationbus
2. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4h 10m
£92–211
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk071
10h 4m
£23–39
Train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly
7h 11m
£144–205
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 210 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
9h 15m
£60–143
Drive 213.2 mi
1. Drive from Blandford Forum to Manchestercar 213.2 mi
4h 10m
£52–76
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Poole to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
5h 50m
£96–336

Blandford Forum to Manchester by bus and train

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Distance: 234.3 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

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 £140–200 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, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 15m.

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