What is the cheapest way to get from Forest Gate to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Forest Gate to Manchester is to bus via Oxford Street / John Lewis which costs £22 - £40 and takes 6h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Forest Gate to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Forest Gate to Manchester is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs £70 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Forest Gate and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Forest Gate to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Sprowston Road and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Oxford Street / John Lewis and Finchley Road / O2 Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Forest Gate and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Forest Gate to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Forest Gate and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Moorgate station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

How far is it from Forest Gate to Manchester?

The distance between Forest Gate and Manchester is 192 miles. The road distance is 189.5 miles.

How do I travel from Forest Gate to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Forest Gate to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs £70 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Forest Gate to Manchester?

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Forest Gate to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forest Gate to Manchester bus from?

Forest Gate to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

Where do I catch the Forest Gate to Manchester train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Forest Gate to Manchester?

The best way to get from Forest Gate to Manchester is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £120 and takes 5h 53m, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £280 and takes 3h.

Where does the Forest Gate to Manchester bus arrive?

Forest Gate to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Forest Gate to Manchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Forest Gate to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Forest Gate to Manchester is 189 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Forest Gate to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Forest Gate to Manchester?

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

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Forest Gate to Manchester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Forest Gate to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
2h 50m
£71–126
Bus via Oxford Street / John Lewis
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
6h 54m
£23–39
Bus
1. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 540 / ...
5h 53m
£40–114
Drive 188.4 mi
1. Drive from Forest Gate to Manchestercar 188.4 mi
4h 1m
£47–67
Fly from London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3h
£77–272
Fly from London City Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LCY - MAN
5h 2m
£196–383
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4h 8m
£112–266
Fly from London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
5h 39m
£61–261

Forest Gate to Manchester by train and subway

311Weekly Services

2h 50mAverage Duration

£71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 190.9 mi
Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Forest Gate, Greater London, England and Manchester, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Golders Green Station to Manchester Central Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £30–85 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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