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Manchester to Bournemouth Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Manchester to Bournemouth? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as £14.15, with average prices for this route around £58.50.

To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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الأربعاء, 27 أغسطس
From £32.50
الخميس, 28 أغسطس
From £14.15
الجمعة, 29 أغسطس
From £23.15
السبت, 30 أغسطس
From £27.50
الأحد, 31 أغسطس
From £32.50
الاثنين, 1 سبتمبر
From £32.50
الثلاثاء, 2 سبتمبر
From £32.50

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Departure	Arrival	Duration	Find Tickets
12:15 Manchester Piccadilly	17:21 Bournemouth	5 hours 6 minutes, Changes required	Find Tickets
12:25 Manchester Piccadilly	17:21 Bournemouth	4 hours 56 minutes, Direct	Find Tickets
12:35 Manchester Piccadilly	17:26 Bournemouth	4 hours 51 minutes, Changes required	Find Tickets
12:55 Manchester Piccadilly	17:55 Bournemouth	5 hours, Changes required	Find Tickets
13:15 Manchester Piccadilly	18:17 Bournemouth	5 hours 2 minutes, Changes required	Find Tickets
13:25 Manchester Piccadilly	18:17 Paris	4 hours 52 minutes, Direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

Manchester to Bournemouth Train Route Details

First train

00:15

Last train

22:03

Departure station

Manchester

Arrival station

Bournemouth

Journey time

4 hours 45 minutes

Distance

307 km

Price

£14.15*

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, LNER

How to book cheap train tickets from Manchester to Bournemouth

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Manchester to Bournemouth can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Manchester to Bournemouth for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Manchester to Bournemouth, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Manchester to Bournemouth ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from Manchester to Bournemouth more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Manchester to Bournemouth train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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