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

The cheapest way to get from Croydon to Manchester is to bus via Shudehill Interchange which costs £16 - £50 and takes 6h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Croydon to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs £40 - £190.

Is there a direct train between Croydon and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Manchester. However, there are services departing from East Croydon and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

How far is it from Croydon to Manchester?

The distance between Croydon and Manchester is 198 miles. The road distance is 196.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Croydon to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs £40 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Croydon to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Croydon to Manchester train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Croydon to Manchester?

The best way to get from Croydon to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs £40 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £70 and takes 5h 19m, you could also fly, which costs £200 - £460 and takes 5h 9m.

Where does the Croydon to Manchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Croydon to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Croydon to Manchester is 196 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Croydon to Manchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3520+ hotels available in Manchester.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Croydon 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 London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
3h 8m
£44–189
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 540 / ...
5h 19m
£17–66
Drive 194.9 mi
1. Drive from Croydon to Manchestercar 194.9 mi
4h 15m
£48–69
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from East Croydon to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3h 37m
£77–225
Bus via Shudehill Interchange
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
6h 41m
£17–49
Fly from London City Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LCY - MAN
5h 9m
£204–459
Fly from London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LGW - MAN
4h 49m
£59–200
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4h 4m
£88–222

Croydon to Manchester by train and foot

310Weekly Services

3h 8mAverage Duration

£44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 196.4 mi
Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between Croydon, 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.

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