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 £20 - £60 and takes 6h 18m.

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 22m and costs £45 - £230.

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 Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.

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 Crawley and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Victoria station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.

How far is it from Crawley to Manchester?

The distance between Crawley and Manchester is 217 miles. The road distance is 226.4 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 22m and costs £45 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 3h 22m 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 FlixBus, depart from North Terminal Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Crawley to Manchester train from?

Crawley to Manchester train services, operated by Southern, depart from Crawley station.

Train, bus or fly from Crawley to Manchester?

The best way to get from Crawley to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs £45 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 6h 12m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £240 and takes 4h 41m.

Where does the Crawley to Manchester bus arrive?

Crawley to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Crawley to Manchester train arrive?

Crawley to Manchester train services, operated by Southern, arrive at London Victoria station.

Can I drive from Crawley to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Crawley to Manchester is 226 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Crawley to Manchester.

How do I get a train 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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Crawley to London VictoriaBognor Regis - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester PiccadillyLondon Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
3h 22m
£50–227
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Crawley to London VictoriaBognor Regis - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Shudehill InterchangeUk023 / ...
6h 18m
£21–57
Bus
1. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5Uk900 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Station802
6h 12m
£34–82
Drive 225.1 mi
1. Drive from Crawley to Manchester225.1 mi
4h 11m
£57–82
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Three Bridges to Farringdon
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
3h 55m
£84–264
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LGW - MAN
4h 41m
£65–231
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)LGW - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadilly
5h 43m
£69–190
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Crawley to Clapham Junction
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
4h 38m
£98–231

Crawley to Manchester by train and subway

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3h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 215.9 mi
Duration: 3h 22m

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

You can take a train from Crawley to Manchester Piccadilly via London Victoria, Victoria station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Centre South to Manchester Central Coach Station via North Terminal Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 6h 12m.

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