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

The cheapest way to get from Banks to Manchester is to drive which costs £9 - £14 and takes 1h.

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

The fastest way to get from Banks to Manchester is to drive which takes 1h and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Banks and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Banks to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Church Road and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.

How far is it from Banks to Manchester?

The distance between Banks and Manchester is 47 miles. The road distance is 37.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Banks to Manchester without a car is to bus which takes 2h 13m and costs £7 - £24.

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

It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Banks to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Banks to Manchester bus from?

Banks to Manchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, depart from Church Road station.

Train or bus from Banks to Manchester?

The best way to get from Banks to Manchester is to bus which takes 2h 13m and costs £7 - £24. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £6 - £21 and takes 2h 27m.

Where does the Banks to Manchester bus arrive?

Banks to Manchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Banks to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Banks to Manchester is 37 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Banks to Manchester.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3473+ hotels available in Manchester.

Banks to Manchester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Banks to Manchester by bus, train, car, or taxi

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Church Road to Bus StationX2 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangeUk030
2h 13m
£7–23
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Southport to DeansgateSouthport - Manchester Oxford Road
2h 27m
£6–21
Drive 37.2 mi
1. Drive from Banks to Manchester37.2 mi
1h
£10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Banks to Manchester37.2 mi
1h
£80–100
Train via Manchester Victoria
1. Take the train from Southport to Manchester VictoriaSouthport - Stalybridge / ...
2h 39m
£7–27

Banks to Manchester by bus

138Weekly Buses

2h 13mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 46.5 mi
Duration: 2h 13m

What companies run services between Banks, Lancashire, England and Manchester, England?

You can take a bus from Church Road to Shudehill Interchange via Bus Station in around 2h 13m. Alternatively, Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Southport to Deansgate hourly. Tickets cost £4–18 and the journey takes 1h 9m.

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