There are 8 ways to get from Farnborough to Manchester by train, bus, rideshare, plane, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Farnborough (Main) to London Waterlootrain Basingstoke - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
3h 24m£52–216Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk980
7h 15m£16–55Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 210
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
6h 57m£18–66Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Aldershot to Manchester199.2 mi
4h 13m£20Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
- Take the train from Farnborough (Main) to Wokingtrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3h 25m£58–209Train
- Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 27m£27–279Drive 195.9 mi
- Drive from Farnborough to Manchestercar 195.9 mi
3h 45m£48–70Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly
- Take the train from Farnborough (Main) to Basingstoketrain
- Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3h 25m£78–180
Farnborough to Manchester by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Farnborough to Manchester is to rideshare which costs £20 and takes 4h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Farnborough to Manchester is to train via London which takes 3h 24m and costs £50 - £220.
No, there is no direct bus from Farnborough station to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Frimley station and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Farnborough to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Farnborough (Main) and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Waterloo station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
The distance between Farnborough and Manchester is 219 miles. The road distance is 197 miles.
The best way to get from Farnborough to Manchester without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 24m and costs £50 - £220.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Farnborough to Manchester, including transfers.
Farnborough to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Farnborough to Manchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Farnborough (Main) station.
The best way to get from Farnborough to Manchester is to train via London which takes 3h 24m and costs £50 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £17 - £70 and takes 6h 57m.
What companies run services between Farnborough, England and Manchester, England?
You can take a train from Farnborough (Main) to Manchester Piccadilly via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Frimley station to Manchester Central Coach Station via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 57m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–170
Flights from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £65–150
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £65–150
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Farnborough (Main) to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–35
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Farnborough (Main) to Woking
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–13
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Farnborough (Main) to Basingstoke
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–11
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–14
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £35–180
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Reading to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–270
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–28
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Aldershot to Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £20
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Farnborough to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Farnborough to Manchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Farnborough to Manchester is 197 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Farnborough to Manchester.
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There are 3520+ hotels available in Manchester.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Farnborough and Manchester. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.