There are 5 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Poole by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly to Southampton Airport, train
best- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
- Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Pooletrain
3h 49m£90–225Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Raby Street to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 540
- Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Seldown Coach Stationbus 035
8h 5m£56–140Train
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth
6h 25m£134–197Drive 226.7 mi
- Drive from Greater Manchester to Poolecar 226.7 mi
4h 23m£56–80Fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus
5h 42m£75–300
Greater Manchester to Poole by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Poole is to bus which costs £55 - £140 and takes 8h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Poole is to fly and train which takes 3h 49m and costs £85 - £230.
No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Poole station. However, there are services departing from Raby Street and arriving at Seldown Coach Station via Milton Keynes Coachway and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Greater Manchester to Poole. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Poole via Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
The distance between Greater Manchester and Poole is 224 miles. The road distance is 228.1 miles.
The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Poole without a car is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs £130 - £200.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Greater Manchester to Poole, including transfers.
Greater Manchester to Poole bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Raby Street station.
Greater Manchester to Poole train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Poole is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs £130 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 8h 5m.
What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Poole, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouth hourly. Tickets cost £130–190 and the journey takes 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Raby Street to Seldown Coach Station via Milton Keynes Coachway and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 5m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–160
Flights from Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–200
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Poole
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–35
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Raby Street to Milton Keynes Coachway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–65
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–27
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Seldown Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–50
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Greater Manchester to Poole bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.
Greater Manchester to Poole train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Poole is 228 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Greater Manchester to Poole.
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