What is the cheapest way to get from Elephant & Castle Station to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Elephant & Castle Station to Manchester is to bus via Shudehill Interchange which costs £8 - £23 and takes 6h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Elephant & Castle Station to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Elephant & Castle Station to Manchester is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £35 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Elephant & Castle Station and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Elephant & Castle Station to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Heygate Street and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

How far is it from Elephant & Castle Station to Manchester?

The distance between Elephant & Castle Station and Manchester is 187 miles. The road distance is 189.7 miles.

How do I travel from Elephant & Castle Station to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Elephant & Castle Station to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £35 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Elephant & Castle Station to Manchester?

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Elephant & Castle Station to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elephant & Castle Station to Manchester bus from?

Elephant & Castle Station to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Train, bus or fly from Elephant & Castle Station to Manchester?

The best way to get from Elephant & Castle Station to Manchester is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £35 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £45 and takes 5h 23m, you could also fly, which costs £190 - £410 and takes 5h 9m.

Where does the Elephant & Castle Station to Manchester bus arrive?

Elephant & Castle Station to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Can I drive from Elephant & Castle Station to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Elephant & Castle Station to Manchester is 190 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Elephant & Castle Station to Manchester.

How do I get a bus ticket from Elephant & Castle Station to Manchester?

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

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Elephant & Castle Station to Manchester - 8 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Elephant & Castle Station to Manchester by train, bus, car, subway, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester PiccadillyLondon Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
2h 57m
£35–190
Bus via Shudehill Interchange
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Shudehill InterchangeUk023 / ...
6h 2m
£8–23
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Station540 / ...
5h 23m
£10–42
Drive 188.6 mi
1. Drive from Elephant & Castle Station to Manchester188.6 mi
3h 53m
£48–69
Subway to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the subway from Elephant & Castle station to Paddington station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
3h 5m
£69–236
Fly London City Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LCY - MAN
5h 9m
£196–403
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
3h 55m
£87–224
Fly London City Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)LCY - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadilly
6h 51m
£250–502

Elephant & Castle Station to Manchester by bus and train

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2h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 186.2 mi
Duration: 2h 57m

What companies run services between Elephant & Castle Station, Greater London, England and Manchester, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £35–190 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 £8–40 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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