Bus and Coach from Poole to Manchester: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Poole to Manchester

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Poole to Manchester from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.

today

£14

tomorrow

£15

Monday

£15

Tuesday

£14

Wednesday

£14

Thursday

£14

Friday

£14

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 30m	13:05	Poole	Coach Station	22:35	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) at 31/01/2026 13:05:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/01/2026 22:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
National Express	9h 5m	11:55	Poole	Coach Station	21:00	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) at 31/01/2026 11:55:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/01/2026 21:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
National Express	9h 15m	14:40	Poole	Coach Station	23:55	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) at 31/01/2026 14:40:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/01/2026 23:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
National Express	9h 0m	16:45	Poole	Coach Station	01:45	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) at 31/01/2026 16:45:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/02/2026 01:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
National Express	9h 10m	04:10	Poole	Coach Station	13:20	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) at 31/01/2026 04:10:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/01/2026 13:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 10m	04:10	Poole	Coach Station	13:20	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) at 01/02/2026 04:10:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/02/2026 13:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
National Express	8h 30m	05:40	Poole	Coach Station	14:10	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) at 01/02/2026 05:40:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/02/2026 14:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
National Express	9h 0m	16:45	Poole	Coach Station	01:45	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) at 01/02/2026 16:45:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/02/2026 01:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
National Express	9h 50m	08:15	Poole	Coach Station	18:05	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) at 01/02/2026 08:15:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/02/2026 18:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
National Express	8h 50m	07:00	Poole	Coach Station	15:50	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) at 01/02/2026 07:00:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/02/2026 15:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 0m	05:10	Poole	Coach Station	14:10	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) at 02/02/2026 05:10:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/02/2026 14:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
National Express	9h 35m	13:05	Poole	Coach Station	22:40	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) at 02/02/2026 13:05:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/02/2026 22:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
National Express	9h 15m	14:40	Poole	Coach Station	23:55	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) at 02/02/2026 14:40:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/02/2026 23:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
National Express	9h 0m	16:45	Poole	Coach Station	01:45	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) at 02/02/2026 16:45:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/02/2026 01:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
National Express	9h 25m	11:55	Poole	Coach Station	21:20	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) at 02/02/2026 11:55:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/02/2026 21:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	10h 0m	13:55	Poole	Coach Station	23:55	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) at 03/02/2026 13:55:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/02/2026 23:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
National Express	9h 30m	02:50	Poole	Coach Station	12:20	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) at 03/02/2026 02:50:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/02/2026 12:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
National Express	10h 5m	11:55	Poole	Coach Station	22:00	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) at 03/02/2026 11:55:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/02/2026 22:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m
FlixBus	14h 25m	15:45	Poole	Poole Dorset Coach Stop	06:10	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	£21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Poole Dorset Coach Stop, Poole (United Kingdom) at 03/02/2026 15:45:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/02/2026 06:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 25m
FlixBus	14h 5m	15:45	Poole	Poole Dorset Coach Stop	05:50	Manchester	Moss Lane East Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Poole Dorset Coach Stop, Poole (United Kingdom) at 03/02/2026 15:45:00 to Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/02/2026 05:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	10h 0m	13:55	Poole	Coach Station	23:55	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) at 04/02/2026 13:55:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/02/2026 23:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
National Express	10h 15m	11:05	Poole	Coach Station	21:20	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) at 04/02/2026 11:05:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/02/2026 21:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m
National Express	10h 5m	11:55	Poole	Coach Station	22:00	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) at 04/02/2026 11:55:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/02/2026 22:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m
National Express	8h 50m	16:55	Poole	Coach Station	01:45	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) at 04/02/2026 16:55:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 01:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
National Express	10h 5m	08:00	Poole	Coach Station	18:05	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) at 04/02/2026 08:00:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/02/2026 18:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	10h 0m	13:55	Poole	Coach Station	23:55	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 13:55:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 23:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
National Express	10h 5m	11:55	Poole	Coach Station	22:00	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 11:55:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 22:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m
National Express	8h 50m	16:55	Poole	Coach Station	01:45	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 16:55:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/02/2026 01:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
National Express	10h 5m	08:00	Poole	Coach Station	18:05	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 08:00:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 18:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m
National Express	9h 40m	06:10	Poole	Coach Station	15:50	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 06:10:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 15:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 15m	14:40	Poole	Coach Station	23:55	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) at 06/02/2026 14:40:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/02/2026 23:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
National Express	9h 0m	16:45	Poole	Coach Station	01:45	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) at 06/02/2026 16:45:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/02/2026 01:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
National Express	10h 10m	06:25	Poole	Coach Station	16:35	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) at 06/02/2026 06:25:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/02/2026 16:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
National Express	9h 10m	04:10	Poole	Coach Station	13:20	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) at 06/02/2026 04:10:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/02/2026 13:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
National Express	9h 30m	02:50	Poole	Coach Station	12:20	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) at 06/02/2026 02:50:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/02/2026 12:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Poole to Manchester is £13 on 26/01/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Poole and Manchester

See here how frequent the connections between Poole and Manchester are, during different times and days of the week.

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 17 daily coaches from Poole to Manchester. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 14 daily coaches between Poole and Manchester.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 38 coaches from Poole to Manchester, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Poole and Manchester, with 10 offers.

Facts about coaches from Poole to Manchester

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 14 times every day by bus from Poole to Manchester in one click! Book your bus ticket from Poole to Manchester starting from £13!

Cheapest Bus	£13
Fastest Bus	8h 30m
Earliest Coach	02:50
Latest Coach	20:00
Daily Bus Connections	14 Ø
Distance	307.2 km
Coach Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Poole to Manchester

Every day, 14 buses from 2 coach companies leave Poole for Manchester: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 31/01/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 26/01

Tuesday 27/01

Wednesday 28/01

Thursday 29/01

Friday 30/01

Saturday 31/01

£14

Sunday 01/02

£15

Monday 02/02

£15

Tuesday 03/02

£14

Wednesday 04/02

£14

Thursday 05/02

£14

Friday 06/02

£14

Saturday 07/02

£14

Sunday 08/02

£14

Monday 09/02

£13

Tuesday 10/02

£14

Wednesday 11/02

£15

Thursday 12/02

£13

Friday 13/02

£14

Saturday 14/02

£30

Sunday 15/02

£27

Monday 16/02

£27

Tuesday 17/02

£30

Wednesday 18/02

£30

Thursday 19/02

Friday 20/02

£23

Saturday 21/02

£37

Sunday 22/02

The cheapest time to travel from Poole to Manchester

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Poole to Manchester, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £13, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Poole to Manchester. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £14.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Poole to Manchester, with £13. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £23.

How to save money travelling from Poole to Manchester

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Poole to Manchester in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Poole to Manchester, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Poole to Manchester are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Poole to Manchester

These are the most booked bus companies between Poole to Manchester from our users.

National Express from Poole to Manchester

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Poole to Manchester:

Cheapest Price	£14
Fastest Coach	8h 30m
Earliest Coach	02:50
Last Coach	20:00
Daily Connections	14 Ø
Found on	30/01/2026

All bus stations and stops in Poole and Manchester

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Poole and Manchester.

Coach Station

Serpentine Road 1343

Seldown

Port

Poole Dorset Coach Stop

The Rectory

Coach Station

Chorlton St

Corporation St

Hanover Street 2

Moss Lane East Station

Manchester (Moss Lane East) Manchester (Moss Lane East)

Shudehill Interchange

Shudehill

Old Trafford Cricket Ground

Talbot Rd

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Poole to Manchester? Compare all modes of transports from Poole to Manchester.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Poole to Manchester

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Poole to Manchester? Or which bus companies serve the route Poole to Manchester? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Poole to Manchester bus

How much does a Poole - Manchester coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Poole - Manchester bus trip is available from £13 and takes 10h 0m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Poole to Manchester?

The connection Poole to Manchester is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £13 to £46. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Poole - Manchester route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Poole to Manchester is offered by roughly 14 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Manchester from Poole take?

The quickest coach from Poole to Manchester is provided by National Express and takes 8h 30m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £24. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Poole to Manchester?

The earliest bus to Manchester departs from Poole at 02:50. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Poole to Manchester?

The latest bus to Manchester departs from Poole at 20:00. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Poole - Manchester route?

Passengers looking to travel from Poole to Manchester can travel with National Express and FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Manchester?

You can check all the direct connections between Poole and Manchester by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Manchester from Poole?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Poole Manchester bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Poole Manchester bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Poole to Manchester on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Poole to Manchester?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 14 daily trips between Poole and Manchester. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Poole to Manchester?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Poole to Manchester

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Poole and to Manchester

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Poole and to Manchester. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!