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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Manchester is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to Manchester is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Westgate Buildings and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Bath and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Bath to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Bath Spa and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

How far is it from Bath to Manchester?

The distance between Bath and Manchester is 183 miles. The road distance is 172.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bath to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs £30 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Bath to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bath to Manchester bus from?

Bath to Manchester bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Westgate Buildings station.

Where do I catch the Bath to Manchester train from?

Bath to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train, bus or fly from Bath to Manchester?

The best way to get from Bath to Manchester is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs £30 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 28m, you could also fly, which costs £80 - £180 and takes 4h 53m.

Where does the Bath to Manchester bus arrive?

Bath to Manchester bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Bath to Manchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bath to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Manchester is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Bath to Manchester.

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

Book your Bath to Manchester train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3429+ hotels available in Manchester.

Bath to Manchester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Bath to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester PiccadillyBristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 12m
£34–141
Bus
1. Take the bus from Westgate Buildings to Bus StationX39 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangeUk071
5h 28m
Drive 171.6 mi
1. Drive from Bath to Manchester171.6 mi
3h 15m
£43–62
Fly from Bristol Airport
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BRS - MAN
4h 53m
£82–177
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from St Mary's Buildings to Bus Station172
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station100 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station120 / ...
7h 9m
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Southampton Central
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
3h 59m
£93–266
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
4h 6m
£98–371
Train to Exeter, fly
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)EXT - MAN
4h 42m
£104–329

Bath to Manchester by train

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4h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 182.1 mi
Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Bath, England and Manchester, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly every 3 hours. Tickets cost £23–130 and the journey takes 2h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate Buildings to Shudehill Interchange via Bus Station in around 5h 28m.

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