What is the cheapest way to get from England to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from England to Manchester is to bus via Finchley Road / O2 Centre which costs £10 - £40 and takes 5h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from England to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from England to Manchester is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs £35 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between England and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from England to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Whitehall / Trafalgar Square and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.

Is there a direct train between England and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from England station to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Charing Cross station and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.

How far is it from England to Manchester?

The distance between England and Manchester is 185 miles. The road distance is 185.3 miles.

How do I travel from England to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from England to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs £35 - £190.

How long does it take to get from England to Manchester?

It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from England to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the England to Manchester bus from?

England to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the England to Manchester train from?

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

Train or bus from England to Manchester?

The best way to get from England to Manchester is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs £35 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £60 and takes 5h 4m.

Where does the England to Manchester bus arrive?

England to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the England to Manchester train arrive?

England to Manchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from England to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between England to Manchester is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from England to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from England to Manchester?

Book your England to Manchester train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3520+ hotels available in Manchester.

Can I share a ride from England to Manchester?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between England and Manchester. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

England to Manchester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

There are 5 ways to get from England to Manchester by train, bus, rideshare, 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
best
1. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
2h 34m
£37–183
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 540 / ...
5h 4m
£10–59
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from London to Manchesterrideshare 186.2 mi
4h 2m
£16–26
Bus via Finchley Road / O2 Centre
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
5h 52m
£10–37
Drive 184.3 mi
1. Drive from London to Manchestercar 184.3 mi
3h 55m
£46–66

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from England to Manchester.

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Distance: 184.2 mi
Duration: 2h 34m

What companies run services between England and Manchester, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £35–180 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 £8–50 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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