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

The cheapest way to get from Chelsea to Manchester is to rideshare which costs £16 - £26 and takes 4h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chelsea to Manchester is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs £35 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Chelsea and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Victoria and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Chelsea and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Chelsea station to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Victoria station and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.

How far is it from Chelsea to Manchester?

The distance between Chelsea and Manchester is 186 miles. The road distance is 185.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chelsea to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs £35 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Chelsea to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chelsea to Manchester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chelsea to Manchester train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Chelsea to Manchester?

The best way to get from Chelsea to Manchester is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs £35 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £50 and takes 4h 35m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £210 and takes 3h 6m.

Where does the Chelsea to Manchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Chelsea to Manchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chelsea to Manchester?

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

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

Book your Chelsea to Manchester train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Chelsea to Manchester?

Book your Chelsea to Manchester bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3520+ hotels available in Manchester.

Can I share a ride from Chelsea to Manchester?

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

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

There are 9 ways to get from Chelsea 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 35m
£37–183
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 540 / ...
4h 35m
£8–50
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from London to Manchesterrideshare 186.2 mi
4h 2m
£16–26
Fly from London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3h 6m
£55–201
Train via Royal Leamington Spa
1. Take the train from London Marylebone to Leamington Spatrain London Marylebone - Birmingham Moor Street / ...
2. Take the train from Leamington Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 24m
£31–223
Drive 184.6 mi
1. Drive from Chelsea to Manchestercar 184.6 mi
3h 57m
£46–66
Fly from London City Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LCY - MAN
5h 17m
£196–443
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LGW - MAN
5h 7m
£66–212
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
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 28m
£82–216

Chelsea to Manchester by subway and train

310Weekly Services

2h 35mAverage Duration

£37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 185.1 mi
Duration: 2h 35m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £35–180 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 £8–50 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Two other operators also service this route.

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