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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Manchester is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 9h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs £100 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Priory Street and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Dover and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

How far is it from Dover to Manchester?

The distance between Dover and Manchester is 262 miles. The road distance is 265.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs £100 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Dover to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Manchester bus from?

Dover to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Dover to Manchester train from?

Dover to Manchester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.

Train or bus from Dover to Manchester?

The best way to get from Dover to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 9h 23m.

Where does the Dover to Manchester bus arrive?

Dover to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Dover to Manchester train arrive?

Dover to Manchester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Dover to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Dover to Manchester is 266 miles. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Dover to Manchester.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Dover to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
3h 48m
£100–170
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 022 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk023 / ...
9h 23m
£36–56
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London Victoriatrain Dover Priory - London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
8h 9m
£63–105
Drive 264.4 mi
1. Drive from Dover to Manchestercar 264.4 mi
5h 5m
£66–95
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4h 22m
£108–306
Train to London City Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LCY - MAN
6h
£242–394
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LGW - MAN
6h 24m
£113–266
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
6h 23m
£97–230

Dover to Manchester by train and foot

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Distance: 260.1 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

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

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Manchester Piccadilly via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Priory Street to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 9h 23m.

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