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How to get fromEast Midlands to Manchesterby train, bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from East Midlands to Manchester by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Hinckley

    best
    1. Take the train from Melton Mowbray to Nuneatontrain train Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain train London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2h 40m
    £67–169
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk079
    4h 39m
    £21–30
  3. Drive 88.4 mi

    1. Drive from East Midlands to Manchestercar car 88.4 mi
    2h 15m
    £22–31
  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Melton Mowbray to Nottinghamtrain train Peterborough - Nottingham
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    4h 22m
    £53–81

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between East Midlands, England and Manchester, England?

You can take a vehicle from East Midlands to Manchester Piccadilly via Melton Mowbray and Nuneaton in around 2h 40m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 3 times a day. Tickets cost £7–12 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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