There are 4 ways to get from Desborough 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- Take the train from Market Harborough to Nottinghamtrain London St Pancras International - Nottingham / ...
- Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
4h 19m£60–89Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Market Hall to Haymarket Bus Stationbus X3
- Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk079
6h 33m£16–25Drive 110.1 mi
- Drive from Desborough to Manchestercar 110.1 mi
2h 41m£28–40Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
6h 55m£24–39
Desborough to Manchester by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Desborough to Manchester is to bus which costs £16 - £25 and takes 6h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Desborough to Manchester is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs £27 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Desborough to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Paddock Lane and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Market Hall and Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Desborough to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Market Harborough and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Desborough and Manchester is 132 miles. The road distance is 110.8 miles.
The best way to get from Desborough to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs £60 - £90.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Desborough to Manchester, including transfers.
Desborough to Manchester bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Market Hall station.
Desborough to Manchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Market Harborough station.
The best way to get from Desborough to Manchester is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs £60 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £25 and takes 6h 33m.
What companies run services between Desborough, England and Manchester, England?
You can take a bus from Paddock Lane to Manchester Piccadilly via Market Hall, Fernie Road, Market Harborough, and Nottingham in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paddock Lane to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Market Hall, Haymarket Bus Station, and Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station in around 6h 33m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Market Harborough to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–28
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- Arriva UK
Bus from Market Hall to Haymarket Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
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Booking & Getting There
Desborough to Manchester bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Haymarket Bus Station.
Desborough to Manchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Nottingham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Desborough to Manchester is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Desborough to Manchester.
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