What is the cheapest way to get from Big Ben to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Big Ben to Manchester is to bus via Finchley Road / O2 Centre which costs £10 - £40 and takes 5h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Big Ben to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Big Ben to Manchester is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs £35 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Big Ben and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Big Ben to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Parliament Square / Westminster Abbey and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Big Ben and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Big Ben station to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Embankment station and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.

How far is it from Big Ben to Manchester?

The distance between Big Ben and Manchester is 186 miles. The road distance is 185.9 miles.

How do I travel from Big Ben to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Big Ben to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs £35 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Big Ben to Manchester?

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Big Ben to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Big Ben to Manchester bus from?

Big Ben to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Big Ben to Manchester train from?

Big Ben to Manchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.

Train, bus or fly from Big Ben to Manchester?

The best way to get from Big Ben to Manchester is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs £35 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £50 and takes 5h 10m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £220 and takes 3h 14m.

Where does the Big Ben to Manchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Big Ben to Manchester train arrive?

Big Ben to Manchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Big Ben to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Big Ben to Manchester is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Big Ben to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Big Ben to Manchester?

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 410+ hotels available in Manchester.

Can I share a ride from Big Ben to Manchester?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Big Ben and Manchester. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Big Ben to Manchester - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Big Ben to Manchester by train, bus, rideshare, plane, 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 London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
2h 45m
£37–193
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 540 / ...
5h 10m
£10–46
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from London to Manchesterrideshare 186.2 mi
4h 12m
£16–26
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3h 14m
£69–219
Bus via Finchley Road / O2 Centre
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
5h 44m
£10–38
Drive 184.8 mi
1. Drive from Big Ben to Manchestercar 184.8 mi
3h 57m
£45–65
Fly London City Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LCY - MAN
5h 3m
£184–563
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3h 41m
£80–206
Fly London City Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LCY - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 17m
£218–732

Big Ben to Manchester by foot and bus

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Distance: 184.9 mi
Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Big Ben, Greater London, England and Manchester, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £35–190 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £8–40 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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