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How to get fromBournemouth to Altrinchamby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Bournemouth to Altrincham 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
    5h 26m
    £115–169

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 035 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 802
    7h 41m
    £43–81

  3. Drive  216.6 mi

    1. Drive from Bournemouth to Altrinchamcar car 216.6 mi
    4h 5m
    £54–78

  4. Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    5h 51m
    £102–337

  5. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane SOU - LPL
    3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    8h 13m
    £110–256

Bournemouth to Altrincham by train and tram

Calendar84Weekly Services
Duration5h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 263 mi
  • Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Altrincham, 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 Bournemouth Station to Altrincham Interchange via Heathrow Terminal 5, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Charlotte Street in around 7h 41m.

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