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

The cheapest way to get from Crawley to Manchester is to train and bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 6h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Crawley to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs £80 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Crawley and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Crawley to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Town Centre South and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via North Terminal Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Crawley and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Crawley to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Three Bridges and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.

How far is it from Crawley to Manchester?

The distance between Crawley and Manchester is 217 miles. The road distance is 226.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Crawley to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs £80 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Crawley to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Crawley to Manchester bus from?

Crawley to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from North Terminal Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Crawley to Manchester train from?

Crawley to Manchester train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Three Bridges station.

Train, bus or fly from Crawley to Manchester?

The best way to get from Crawley to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 7h 28m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £230 and takes 4h 41m.

Where does the Crawley to Manchester bus arrive?

Crawley to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Crawley to Manchester train arrive?

Crawley to Manchester train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Crawley to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Crawley to Manchester is 227 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Crawley to Manchester.

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

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

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

There are 8 ways to get from Crawley 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 Three Bridges to London St Pancras Intltrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
3h 28m
£82–143
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Crawley to London Victoriatrain Bognor Regis - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
6h 22m
£36–67
Drive 225.5 mi
1. Drive from Crawley to Manchestercar 225.5 mi
4h 13m
£56–80
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Three Bridges to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3h 44m
£88–306
Bus
1. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 210
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
7h 28m
£46–113
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LGW - MAN
4h 41m
£60–222
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LGW - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 36m
£68–239
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Crawley to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4h 28m
£116–257

Crawley to Manchester by train and foot

311Weekly Services

3h 28mAverage Duration

£82Cheapest Price

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Distance: 215.4 mi
Duration: 3h 28m

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

You can take a train from Three Bridges to Manchester Piccadilly via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 3h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Centre South to Manchester Central Coach Station via North Terminal Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 28m.

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