What is the cheapest way to get from East Midlands to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from East Midlands to Manchester is to bus via Greyfriar Gate which costs £18 - £26 and takes 4h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Midlands to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from East Midlands to Manchester is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs £21 - £35.

How far is it from East Midlands to Manchester?

The distance between East Midlands and Manchester is 124 miles. The road distance is 88.9 miles.

How do I travel from East Midlands to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from East Midlands to Manchester without a car is to train via Hinckley which takes 2h 39m and costs £65 - £130.

How long does it take to get from East Midlands to Manchester?

It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from East Midlands to Manchester, including transfers.

Train or bus from East Midlands to Manchester?

The best way to get from East Midlands to Manchester is to train via Hinckley which takes 2h 39m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus via Greyfriar Gate, which costs £18 - £26 and takes 4h 15m.

Can I drive from East Midlands to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between East Midlands to Manchester is 89 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from East Midlands to Manchester.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3475+ hotels available in Manchester.

East Midlands to Manchester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from East Midlands 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 via Hinckley
best
1. Take the train from Melton Mowbray to NuneatonStansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester PiccadillyLondon Euston - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 39m
£66–124
Bus via Greyfriar Gate
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Greyfriar Gate to Shudehill InterchangeUk079
4h 15m
£18–25
Drive 88.4 mi
1. Drive from East Midlands to Manchester88.4 mi
2h 14m
£22–32
Train
1. Take the train from Grantham to Manchester PiccadillyNorwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
4h 12m
£32–104
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brooksby College to Haymarket Bus Station5A / ...
2. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill InterchangeUk079
5h 54m
£22–38

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from East Midlands to Manchester.

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Distance: 123.8 mi
Duration: 2h 39m

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 39m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Greyfriar Gate to Shudehill Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £4–7 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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