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How to get fromManchester to Bournemouth Universityby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Bournemouth University 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
    5h 7m
    £116–169
  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 Bournemouth Stationbus bus 035 / ...
    6h 16m
    £39–69
  3. Drive  224.1 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Bournemouth Universitycar car 224.1 mi
    4h 27m
    £56–81
  4. Fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain train
    3h 28m
    £88–214
  5. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus bus
    5h 13m
    £74–261

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Manchester, England and Bournemouth University, 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 Bournemouth University via Heathrow Terminal 5, Bournemouth Station, and Bournemouth University in around 6h 16m.

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