What is the cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Bournemouth?

The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Bournemouth is to bus which costs £35 - £75 and takes 7h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Bournemouth?

The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Greater Manchester and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Horton Road and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Manchester Central Coach Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Greater Manchester and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Greater Manchester to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Bournemouth via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Bournemouth?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Bournemouth is 258 miles. The road distance is 225.6 miles.

How do I travel from Greater Manchester to Bournemouth without a car?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Bournemouth without a car is to train which takes 6h and costs £110 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Greater Manchester to Bournemouth?

It takes approximately 6h to get from Greater Manchester to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Bournemouth bus from?

Greater Manchester to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Bournemouth train from?

Greater Manchester to Bournemouth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Greater Manchester to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Bournemouth is to train which takes 6h and costs £110 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 7h 23m.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Greater Manchester to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Bournemouth train arrive?

Greater Manchester to Bournemouth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bournemouth station.

Can I drive from Greater Manchester to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Bournemouth is 226 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Greater Manchester to Bournemouth.

Where can I stay near Bournemouth?

There are 2629+ hotels available in Bournemouth.

Greater Manchester to Bournemouth - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Bournemouth by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth
6h
£112–172
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 802
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
7h 23m
£40–75
Drive 224.3 mi
1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Bournemouthcar 224.3 mi
4h 14m
£56–81
Fly Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus
5h 21m
£73–253
Fly Manchester Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane MAN - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
8h 20m
£97–224
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
7h 22m
£133–307

Greater Manchester to Bournemouth by bus and train

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Distance: 256.5 mi
Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Bournemouth, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouth hourly. Tickets cost £110–170 and the journey takes 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Horton Road to Bournemouth Station via Charlotte Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 7h 23m.

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