There are 5 ways to get from Poole to Manchester by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train to Southampton Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3h 15m£87–216Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 035 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 802
7h 10m£37–68Train
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly
5h 56m£112–174Drive 227.5 mi
- Drive from Poole to Manchestercar 227.5 mi
4h 31m£57–82Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
- Take the train from Poole to Wokingtrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4h 44m£94–309
Poole to Manchester by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Poole to Manchester is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 7h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Poole to Manchester is to train and fly which takes 3h 15m and costs £85 - £220.
No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
The distance between Poole and Manchester is 221 miles. The road distance is 228.8 miles.
The best way to get from Poole to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs £110 - £180.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Poole to Manchester, including transfers.
Poole to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.
Poole to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
The best way to get from Poole to Manchester is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs £110 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 7h 10m.
What companies run services between Poole, England and Manchester, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadilly every 2 hours. Tickets cost £110–170 and the journey takes 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 7h 10m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–160
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–210
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–30
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to Woking
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Poole to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Poole to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Manchester is 229 miles. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Poole to Manchester.
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