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

The cheapest way to get from Elephant and Castle to Manchester is to bus via Shudehill Interchange which costs £8 - £21 and takes 5h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elephant and Castle to Manchester is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs £35 - £200.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Elephant and Castle to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from London College of Comm and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Elephant and Castle and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Elephant and Castle station to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Elephant & Castle station and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.

How far is it from Elephant and Castle to Manchester?

The distance between Elephant and Castle and Manchester is 188 miles. The road distance is 189.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elephant and Castle to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs £35 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Elephant and Castle to Manchester, including transfers.

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

Elephant and Castle to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Elephant and Castle to Manchester train from?

Elephant and Castle to Manchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.

Train, bus or fly from Elephant and Castle to Manchester?

The best way to get from Elephant and Castle to Manchester is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs £35 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £40 and takes 5h 24m, you could also fly, which costs £190 - £430 and takes 5h 4m.

Where does the Elephant and Castle to Manchester bus arrive?

Elephant and Castle to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Elephant and Castle to Manchester train arrive?

Elephant and Castle to Manchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Elephant and Castle to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Elephant and Castle to Manchester is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Elephant and Castle to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Elephant and Castle to Manchester?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Elephant and Castle 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 43m
£37–193
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Station540 / ...
5h 24m
£8–40
Drive 188.3 mi
1. Drive from Elephant and Castle to Manchester188.3 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
2h 59m
£69–246
Bus via Shudehill Interchange
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Shudehill InterchangeUk023 / ...
5h 47m
£8–21
Fly London City Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LCY - MAN
5h 4m
£196–423
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 48m
£88–234
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 1m
£55–301

Elephant and Castle to Manchester by subway and train

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2h 43mAverage Duration

£37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 187.2 mi
Duration: 2h 43m

What companies run services between Elephant and Castle, 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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