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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from St Stephens Church to Bus Stationbus bus X2
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    2h 19m
    £19–29
  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Southport to Deansgatetrain train Southport - Manchester Oxford Road
    2h 27m
    £9–13
  3. Drive 37.3 mi

    1. Drive from Banks to Manchestercar car 37.3 mi
    1h
    £10–14
  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
    £9–13
  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 20m

Banks to Manchester by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration2h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£19Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Banks, Lancashire, England and Manchester, England?

You can take a bus from St Stephens Church to Manchester Central Coach Station via Bus Station in around 2h 19m. Alternatively, Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Southport to Deansgate hourly. Tickets cost £7–10 and the journey takes 1h 9m.

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