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

The cheapest way to get from Cosford to Manchester is to drive which costs £17 - £25 and takes 1h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cosford to Manchester is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs £17 - £25.

Is there a direct train between Cosford and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Cosford to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Cosford and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Wolverhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.

How far is it from Cosford to Manchester?

The distance between Cosford and Manchester is 78 miles. The road distance is 71.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cosford to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs £25 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Cosford to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cosford to Manchester train from?

Cosford to Manchester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Cosford station.

Train or bus from Cosford to Manchester?

The best way to get from Cosford to Manchester is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs £25 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £35 and takes 3h 8m.

Where does the Cosford to Manchester train arrive?

Cosford to Manchester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Wolverhampton station.

Can I drive from Cosford to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Cosford to Manchester is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Cosford to Manchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3482+ hotels available in Manchester.

Cosford to Manchester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cosford to Manchester by train, bus, 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 Cosford to WolverhamptonShrewsbury - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Manchester PiccadillyBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
1h 51m
£26–116
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Wolverhampton Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Station422
3h 8m
£16–32
Drive 70.7 mi
1. Drive from Cosford to Manchester70.7 mi
1h 32m
£18–25
Train via Shrewsbury
1. Take the train from Cosford to ShrewsburyBirmingham New Street - Shrewsbury / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester PiccadillyCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 27m
£22–57

Cosford to Manchester by train

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1h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 77.6 mi
Duration: 1h 51m

What companies run services between Cosford, Shropshire, England and Manchester, England?

You can take a train from Cosford to Manchester Piccadilly via Wolverhampton in around 1h 51m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Wolverhampton Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Station once daily. Tickets cost £12–26 and the journey takes 1h 50m.

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