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

The cheapest way to get from Grays to Manchester is to bus via West Ham which costs £40 - £70 and takes 7h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Grays to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs £65 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Grays and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Grays to Manchester. However, there are services departing from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Grays and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Grays to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Grays and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

How far is it from Grays to Manchester?

The distance between Grays and Manchester is 207 miles. The road distance is 208.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Grays to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs £65 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Grays to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Grays to Manchester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Grays to Manchester train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Grays to Manchester?

The best way to get from Grays to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £90 - £130 and takes 5h 56m, you could also fly, which costs £210 - £330 and takes 5h 11m.

Where does the Grays to Manchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Grays to Manchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Grays to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Grays to Manchester is 209 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Grays to Manchester.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
3h 45m
£69–113
Bus via West Ham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
7h 9m
£41–69
Bus
1. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk023 / ...
5h 56m
£94–128
Drive 207.5 mi
1. Drive from Grays to Manchestercar 207.5 mi
4h 7m
£51–74
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Grays to West Hamtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3h 45m
£77–271
Fly London City Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LCY - MAN
5h 11m
£211–328
Fly London Stansted Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
6h 8m
£72–184
Fly London City Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LCY - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 46m
£437–634

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

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Distance: 206.1 mi
Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Grays, England and Manchester, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £60–100 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £22–35 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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