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How to get fromManchester to Ferndownby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Ferndown 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 44m
    £115–167
  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 / ...
    7h 6m
    £44–77
  3. Drive  219.4 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Ferndowncar car 219.4 mi
    4h 18m
    £55–79
  4. Fly Manchester Airport 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 London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain train
    6h 19m
    £117–389
  5. Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane NCL - SOU
    3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain train
    7h 12m
    £142–293

Manchester to Ferndown by train and bus

Calendar89Weekly Services
Duration5h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£115Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Manchester, England and Ferndown, 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 Church Road via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Bournemouth Station in around 7h 6m.

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