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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bournemouth to Manchester
- Cheapest price on Nov 02
- €42
- Average ticket price on Nov 02
- €146
- Fastest journey on Nov 02
- 4 h 44 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 02
- 4 h 44 m
- Trains on Nov 02
- 43
- Distance
- 308 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bournemouth to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bournemouth to Manchester will cost around €146 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €42.
On Mon, Nov 02, we found 43 trains from Bournemouth to Manchester, including 13 direct services.
On Mon, Nov 02 the direct trains cover the 308 km distance in an average of 4 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 44 m .
On Mon, Nov 02 the slowest trains will take 4 h 44 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
G008871:45 PM 4h44 Bournemouth station (BMH) 6:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) €42 1 One-way 0 transfers- G00891
2:45 PM 4h44 Bournemouth station (BMH) 7:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) €42 1 One-way 0 transfers - G00895
3:45 PM 4h44 Bournemouth station (BMH) 8:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) €42 1 One-way 0 transfers - G00901
4:45 PM 4h44 Bournemouth station (BMH) 9:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) €42 1 One-way 0 transfers - G00912
5:45 PM 4h45 Bournemouth station (BMH) 10:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) €42 1 One-way 0 transfers
- G00861
9:45 AM 4h44 Bournemouth station (BMH) 2:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) €47 1 One-way 0 transfers - G00887
1:45 PM 4h44 Bournemouth station (BMH) 6:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) €42 1 One-way 0 transfers - G00891
2:45 PM 4h44 Bournemouth station (BMH) 7:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) €42 1 One-way 0 transfers - G00895
3:45 PM 4h44 Bournemouth station (BMH) 8:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) €42 1 One-way 0 transfers - G00901
4:45 PM 4h44 Bournemouth station (BMH) 9:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) €42 1 One-way 0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Bournemouth to Manchester
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Trains from Bournemouth to Manchester run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €35 but you can travel from only €18 by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:00, the last at 22:15. The fastest train covers the 308 km distance in 4h 8m.
Distance 308 km |
Average train duration 4h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price €35 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 4h 8m |
First train 3:00 AM |
Last train 10:15 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
Live departures
Bournemouth to Manchester train times
The table below shows live departures for Bournemouth to Manchester trains for today, Sunday, November 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G00860+ SW810300 | Delayed 9:23 AM 6:20 AMBournemouth station (BMH) | 7h09 | 1:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G00863+SW810200 | Delayed 10:23 AM 7:15 AMBournemouth station (BMH) | 7h14 | 2:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G00867+SW810100 | Delayed 11:23 AM 8:15 AMBournemouth station (BMH) | 7h14 | 3:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G00874+SW810000 | Delayed 12:23 PM 9:15 AMBournemouth station (BMH) | 7h14 | 4:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
SW810000 · L80172+ Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+ W33166 | On time 9:15 AM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 6h51 | 4:06 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3 transfers | |
| G00880+SW809900 | Delayed 1:23 PM 10:15 AMBournemouth station (BMH) | 7h14 | 5:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| SW809900 · L80180+Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+W33189 | On time 10:15 AM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 6h50 | 5:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3 transfers | |
| Monday, November 2 | |||||
| L78744+G00849 | 5:07 AM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 5h22 | 10:29 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
L78744+Tube from London Victoria to London Euston+W34070+ G88357 | 5:07 AM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 5h12 | 10:19 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3 transfers | |
| L78870+Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+W33961 | 5:48 AM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 5h17 | 11:05 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| L78870+G00851 | 5:48 AM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 5h41 | 11:29 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| L78751+Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+W34038 | 6:04 AM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 5h15 | 11:19 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| G00851 | 6:30 AM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 4h59 | 11:29 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80342_L78872+Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+W34059 | 6:49 AM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 5h16 | 12:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| L80348_L78757+Tube from London Victoria to London Euston+W34102+G88375 | 7:22 AM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 4h57 | 12:19 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3 transfers | |
| G00855 | 7:30 AM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 4h59 | 12:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80356_L78761+Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+W34210 | 7:51 AM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 5h14 | 1:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| L78765+Tube from London Victoria to London Euston+W34198+G88386 | 8:13 AM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 5h06 | 1:19 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3 transfers | |
| G00858 | 8:40 AM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 4h49 | 1:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80364_L80065+Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+W34101 | 8:51 AM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 5h14 | 2:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
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FAQs: Trains from Bournemouth to Manchester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bournemouth to Manchester by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bournemouth to Manchester
Most Bournemouth to Manchester trains use the Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadilly station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester Airport. Use this guide to compare Bournemouth and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Bournemouth station do trains to Manchester leave from?
Getting to Bournemouth from Bournemouth city centre
Bournemouth is 1 km from Bournemouth city centre. Public transport options include:
Bournemouth train station facilities and services
Bournemouth has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Bournemouth.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Bournemouth.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bournemouth.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bournemouth: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bournemouth: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bournemouth: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category B2 station. Level access to both sides of station from separate entrances. Long and steep ramped subway between platforms - up to 1:8 gradient Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Pokesdown from Bournemouth city centre
Pokesdown is 4 km from Bournemouth city centre. Public transport options include:
Pokesdown train station facilities and services
Pokesdown has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Pokesdown.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Pokesdown.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Pokesdown.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Pokesdown: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Pokesdown: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Which Manchester station do trains from Bournemouth arrive at?
Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Manchester Piccadilly train station facilities and services
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport train station facilities and services
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Manchester from Manchester city centre
Manchester train station facilities and services
Manchester has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Multiple food outlets and cafes available.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available in the station. ATMs are several ATMs located near the entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester: Step-free access throughout the station.
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