What is the cheapest way to get from Aston to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Aston to Manchester is to bus via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange which costs £7 - £14 and takes 3h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aston to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Aston to Manchester is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs £20 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Aston and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Aston to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Park Rd and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Aston and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Aston to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Aston and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.

How far is it from Aston to Manchester?

The distance between Aston and Manchester is 84 miles. The road distance is 83.8 miles.

How do I travel from Aston to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Aston to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 2h and costs £12 - £60.

How long does it take to get from Aston to Manchester?

It takes approximately 2h to get from Aston to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aston to Manchester bus from?

Aston to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Aston to Manchester train from?

Aston to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Aston to Manchester?

The best way to get from Aston to Manchester is to train which takes 2h and costs £12 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £26 and takes 3h 2m.

Where does the Aston to Manchester bus arrive?

Aston to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Aston to Manchester train arrive?

Aston to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Aston to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Aston to Manchester is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Aston to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Aston to Manchester?

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

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Aston to Manchester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Aston to Manchester by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain Banbury - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h
£12–59
Bus via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk076 / ...
3h 51m
£7–14
Bus
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
3h 2m
£9–26
Drive 83.3 mi
1. Drive from Aston to Manchestercar 83.3 mi
1h 35m
£20–29

Aston to Manchester by train

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Distance: 84 mi
Duration: 2h

What companies run services between Aston, Birmingham, England and Manchester, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £10–55 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Transport for Wales also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £7–23 and the journey takes 2h 20m.

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