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 3m.

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 35m and costs £35 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between England and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from England to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Trafalgar Square and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Finchley Road / O2 Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

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 35m.

How far is it from England to Manchester?

The distance between England and Manchester is 185 miles. The road distance is 185.4 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 35m and costs £35 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 2h 35m 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 FlixBus, depart from Finchley Road / O2 Centre 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 35m and costs £35 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus via Finchley Road / O2 Centre, which costs £10 - £40 and takes 5h 3m.

Where does the England to Manchester bus arrive?

England to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange 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 53m 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 3473+ 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 PiccadillyLondon Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
2h 35m
£37–193
Bus via Finchley Road / O2 Centre
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Shudehill InterchangeUk023 / ...
5h 3m
£10–37
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from London to Manchester186.2 mi
4h 2m
£16–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Station540 / ...
5h 20m
£11–57
Drive 184.3 mi
1. Drive from London to Manchester184.3 mi
3h 53m
£45–65

England to Manchester by subway and train

311Weekly Services

2h 35mAverage Duration

£37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 184.2 mi
Duration: 2h 35m

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 £35–190 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Shudehill Interchange every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £8–35 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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