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How to get fromExCeL London to Manchesterby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from ExCeL London to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
    3h 2m
    £39–196
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 540 / ...
    6h 4m
    £15–52
  3. Drive 190 mi

    1. Drive from ExCeL London to Manchestercar car 190 mi
    4h 10m
    £47–67
  4. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3h 28m
    £69–216
  5. Fly London City Airport to Manchester Airport

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LCY - MAN
    4h 43m
    £173–558
  6. Fly London City Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LCY - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    5h 38m
    £219–677
  7. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    4h 35m
    £84–214

ExCeL London to Manchester by foot, train, and subway

Calendar311Weekly Services
Duration3h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£39Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between ExCeL 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 Golders Green Station to Manchester Central Coach Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost £11–45 and the journey takes 4h 15m.

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