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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouthtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth
    6h 56m
    £117–171

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 802
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Seldown Coach Stationbus bus 035 / ...
    7h 41m
    £43–78

  3. Drive  213.1 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Blandford Forumcar car 213.1 mi
    4h 11m
    £53–77

  4. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    2. Take the train from Woking to Pooletrain train
    6h 44m
    £94–293

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Salisburytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Endless Street to Market Placebus bus 20
    7h 33m

  6. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane MAN - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Salisburytrain train
    8h 25m
    £79–182

Manchester to Blandford Forum by train and bus

Calendar89Weekly Services
Duration6h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£117Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 277.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Blandford Forum, 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 Manchester Central Coach Station to Crown Hotel via Heathrow Terminal 5, Seldown Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 41m.

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