There are 5 ways to get from Bournemouth to Greater Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly
5h 16m£138–190Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 230 / ...
- Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Raby Streetbus 540
7h 42m£55–136Drive 225.4 mi
- Drive from Bournemouth to Greater Manchestercar 225.4 mi
4h 16m£55–80Train to Southampton Airport, fly
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3h 23m£88–219Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4h 41m£73–294
Bournemouth to Greater Manchester by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Greater Manchester is to bus which costs £55 - £140 and takes 7h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Greater Manchester is to train and fly which takes 3h 23m and costs £85 - £220.
No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Greater Manchester. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Raby Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Greater Manchester. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
The distance between Bournemouth and Greater Manchester is 259 miles. The road distance is 226.7 miles.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to Greater Manchester without a car is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs £130 - £190.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Bournemouth to Greater Manchester, including transfers.
Bournemouth to Greater Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.
Bournemouth to Greater Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to Greater Manchester is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs £130 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 7h 42m.
What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Greater Manchester, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadilly every 2 hours. Tickets cost £130–190 and the journey takes 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Raby Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 7h 42m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–160
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–200
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £130–190
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–27
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Raby Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–65
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Bournemouth to Greater Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Bournemouth to Greater Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Greater Manchester is 227 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Bournemouth to Greater Manchester.
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