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How to get fromBanks to Manchesterby train, bus, car or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Banks to Manchester by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Southport to Deansgatetrain train Southport - Manchester Oxford Road
    2h 27m
    £5–31

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Stephens Church to Bus Stationbus bus X2
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk030
    2h 39m
    £9–17

  3. Drive 37.3 mi

    1. Drive from Banks to Manchestercar car 37.3 mi
    1h
    £9–13

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Banks to Manchestertaxi taxi 37.3 mi
    1h
    £80–100

  5. Train via Manchester Victoria

    1. Take the train from Southport to Manchester Victoriatrain train Southport - Stalybridge / ...
    2h 34m
    £5–32

  6. Line 2 bus, bus, line 36 bus

    1. Take the bus from Glebe Lane to Bus Stationbus bus 2
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bolton Interchangebus bus 125
    3. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Piccadilly Gardensbus bus 36 / ...
    4h 12m

Banks to Manchester by bus, foot, and train

Calendar96Weekly Services
Duration2h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£5Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Banks, Lancashire, England and Manchester, England?

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Southport to Deansgate hourly. Tickets cost £3–24 and the journey takes 1h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Stephens Church to Shudehill Interchange via Bus Station in around 2h 39m.

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