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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Bournemouth
Cheapest price
€27
Average price
€119
Fastest journey
4 h 50 m
Average duration
4 h 50 m
Trains per day
21
Distance
308 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Bournemouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Bournemouth will cost around €119 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €27.
Of the 21 trains that leave Manchester for Bournemouth on Fri, Aug 14, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Aug 14 the direct trains cover the 308 km distance in an average of 4 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 50 m .
On Fri, Aug 14 the slowest trains will take 4 h 51 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.
G010396:25 PM4h50Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)11:15 PMBournemouth station (BMH)€271One-way0 transfers- G010435:25 PM4h50Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)10:15 PMBournemouth station (BMH)€271One-way0 transfers
W34242+
Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo+
L788496:34 PM5h36Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)12:10 AMBournemouth station (BMH)€501One-way2 transfers- W34242+L78849+
C82655+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria6:34 PM5h36Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)12:10 AMBournemouth station (BMH)€501One-way3 transfers - W33929+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+G26259+L788415:34 PM5h39Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)11:13 PMBournemouth station (BMH)€511One-way3 transfers
- G010396:25 PM4h50Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)11:15 PMBournemouth station (BMH)€271One-way0 transfers
- G010099:25 AM4h50Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)2:15 PMBournemouth station (BMH)€1971One-way0 transfers
- G010037:25 AM4h50Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)12:15 PMBournemouth station (BMH)€1971One-way0 transfers
- G010435:25 PM4h50Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)10:15 PMBournemouth station (BMH)€271One-way0 transfers
- W34111+Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo+L801027:34 AM4h51Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)12:25 PMBournemouth station (BMH)€1491One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Manchester to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €17, and a train costs an average of €25.
Distance: 308 km
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€93 Average price | €29 Average price Cheapest |
6h 4m Average total duration Fastest 5h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 35m Average total duration 7h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Manchester to Bournemouth train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Bournemouth trains for today, Thursday, August 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W34018+Tube from London Euston to London Paddington+ G14937+G01000 | Delayed 5:13 AM 6:14 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 5h01 | 10:22 AM 10:22 AMBournemouth station (BMH) | 3 transfers | |
W34018+L80234+ W70263+G27779 | Delayed 5:13 AM 6:14 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 5h51 | 12:05 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 3 transfers | |
| W33953+L80092+Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo | Delayed 5:29 AM 6:29 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h56 | 11:25 AM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2 transfers | |
| W34111+Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo+L80102 | Delayed 6:33 AM 7:34 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h51 | 11:46 AM 11:46 AMBournemouth station (BMH) | 2 transfers | |
| W33888+Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo+L80254 | Delayed 7:54 AM 8:54 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 5h11 | 2:05 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2 transfers | |
| W34090+Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo+L80262 | Delayed 8:53 AM 9:54 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 5h11 | 3:05 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2 transfers | |
| W33896+Tube from London Euston to London Paddington+G14940+G01013 | Delayed 9:14 AM 10:14 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 5h01 | 3:15 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 3 transfers | |
| W33902+Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo+L80128 | Delayed 9:34 AM 10:34 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h51 | 3:25 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2 transfers | |
| W34095+L80274+Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo | Delayed 9:54 AM 10:54 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 5h11 | 4:05 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2 transfers | |
| G01022 | On time 12:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h56 | 5:21 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34018+G14937+G01000+Tube from London Euston to London Paddington | 6:14 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 5h01 | 11:15 AM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 3 transfers | |
| W33953+L80092+Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo | 6:29 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h56 | 11:25 AM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2 transfers | |
| W34218+Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo+L80234 | 7:00 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 5h05 | 12:05 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2 transfers | |
| W34117+G01003+W34617+Tube from London Euston to London Paddington | 7:14 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 5h01 | 12:15 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 3 transfers | |
| G01003 | 7:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h50 | 12:15 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34111+Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo+L80102 | 7:34 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h51 | 12:25 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2 transfers | |
| W33952+Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo+G01005+L79363 | 8:14 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 5h03 | 1:17 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 3 transfers | |
| W33952+Tube from London Euston to London Paddington+G01005+V24863 | 8:14 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 5h03 | 1:17 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 3 transfers | |
| G01005 | 8:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h52 | 1:17 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34104+Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo+L80110 | 8:34 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h53 | 1:27 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2 transfers | |
| W33888+L80254+Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo | 8:54 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 5h10 | 2:04 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2 transfers | |
| W34134+W34622+Tube from London Euston to London Paddington+G01009 | 9:14 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 5h01 | 2:15 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 3 transfers | |
| G01009 | 9:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h50 | 2:15 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W33893+Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo+L80120 | 9:34 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h52 | 2:26 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2 transfers | |
| W34090+L80262+Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo | 9:54 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 5h07 | 3:01 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2 transfers | |
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Overview: Train from Manchester to Bournemouth
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Manchester to Bournemouth run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €25 but you can travel from only €17 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 46m.
Distance 308 km |
Average train duration 5h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price €25 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 4h 46m |
First train 3:00 AM |
Last train 10:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 63 days |
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FAQs: Trains from Manchester to Bournemouth
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Manchester to Bournemouth
Most Manchester to Bournemouth trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouth station pair, with some services arriving at Pokesdown. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Bournemouth train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Manchester station do trains to Bournemouth leave from?
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 Gorton from Manchester city centre
Gorton is 4 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Gorton train station facilities and services
Gorton has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Gorton.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Gorton.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Gorton: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Gorton: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Gorton: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B Station, Scooter Friendly Station - This station only has tactile paving on platform 1 - Along a ramp (55 paces, 1:14 slope) leading to the ticket office, then to Manchester straight ahead along a further ramp (67 paces, 1:8 slope) onto the platform. Then to Glossop from ticket office, turn right and across a footbridge (30 paces), and either follow down the ramp 100 paces, 1:15 slope for most of its length) straight onto the platform. Or, turn left and down 28 steps onto the platform, Accessible public telephones: The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Station Entrance, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Bournemouth station do trains from Manchester arrive at?
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.
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