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

The cheapest way to get from Elephant and Castle to Manchester Piccadilly Station is to bus via Shudehill Interchange which costs £8 - £22 and takes 6h 14m.

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

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

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

No, there is no direct bus from Elephant and Castle to Manchester Piccadilly Station 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 30m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Elephant and Castle station to Manchester Piccadilly Station. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

The best way to get from Elephant and Castle to Manchester Piccadilly Station is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs £35 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £45 and takes 5h 30m, you could also fly, which costs £190 - £400 and takes 5h 5m.

What is the time difference between Elephant and Castle and Manchester Piccadilly Station?

Manchester Piccadilly Station is 1h ahead of Elephant and Castle. It is currently 4:05 PM in Elephant and Castle and 5:05 PM in Manchester Piccadilly Station.

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

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

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Elephant and Castle to Manchester Piccadilly Station

Q: How far is it from Elephant and Castle to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

The distance between Elephant and Castle and Manchester Piccadilly Station is 188 miles. The road distance is 186.9 miles.

Q: How long does it take to get from Elephant and Castle to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Elephant and Castle to Manchester Piccadilly Station 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 30m
£8–45
Drive 185.8 mi
1. Drive from Elephant and Castle to Manchester Piccadilly Station185.8 mi
3h 58m
£47–67
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
£69–236
Bus via Shudehill Interchange
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Shudehill InterchangeUk023 / ...
6h 14m
£8–22
Fly London City Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LCY - MAN
5h 5m
£196–393
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 52m
£92–234
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 2m
£250–502

Elephant and Castle to Manchester Piccadilly Station by subway and train

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2h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 187.2 mi
Duration: 2h 43m

What companies run services between Elephant and Castle, Greater London, England and Manchester Piccadilly Station, 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 £8–45 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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