What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Blandford Forum?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Blandford Forum is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 4h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Blandford Forum?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Blandford Forum is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Blandford Forum?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Blandford Forum. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Crown Hotel via Birmingham Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Blandford Forum?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Blandford Forum. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Bournemouth via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

How far is it from Manchester to Blandford Forum?

The distance between Manchester and Blandford Forum is 279 miles. The road distance is 214.4 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to Blandford Forum without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Blandford Forum without a car is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs £140 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Blandford Forum?

It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Manchester to Blandford Forum, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Blandford Forum bus from?

Manchester to Blandford Forum bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Blandford Forum train from?

Manchester to Blandford Forum train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Blandford Forum?

The best way to get from Manchester to Blandford Forum is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs £140 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £150 and takes 9h 38m.

Where does the Manchester to Blandford Forum bus arrive?

Manchester to Blandford Forum bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Manchester to Blandford Forum train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to Blandford Forum?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Blandford Forum is 214 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Manchester to Blandford Forum.

Where can I stay near Blandford Forum?

There are 1155+ hotels available in Blandford Forum.

Manchester to Blandford Forum - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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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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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth
6h 55m
£144–199
Drive 213.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Manchester to Blandford Forumcar 213.1 mi
4h 11m
£52–76
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 210 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Seldown Coach Stationbus 035
9h 38m
£59–142
Fly to Southampton Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Pooletrain
3. Take the bus from Poole station to Crown Hotelbus
4h 35m
£93–210
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Salisburytrain
3. Take the bus from Endless Street to Market Placebus 20
7h 31m
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from Woking to Pooletrain
6h 30m
£97–335

Manchester to Blandford Forum by train and bus

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Distance: 277.1 mi
Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Blandford Forum, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouth hourly. Tickets cost £140–200 and the journey takes 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Crown Hotel via Birmingham Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Seldown Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 38m.

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