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 £16 - £45 and takes 6h 16m.

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 2h 58m and costs £50 - £220.

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 Ebbsfleet International and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.

How far is it from Grays to Manchester?

The distance between Grays and Manchester is 207 miles. The road distance is 208.5 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 2h 58m and costs £50 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Grays to Manchester, including transfers.

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 2h 58m and costs £50 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £50 and takes 5h 49m, you could also fly, which costs £180 - £400 and takes 5h 16m.

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 208 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Grays to Manchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3382+ hotels available in Manchester.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester PiccadillyLondon Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
2h 58m
£51–215
Bus via West Ham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Manchester, Shudehill InterchangeUk023 / ...
6h 16m
£16–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Shudehill InterchangeUk023 / ...
5h 49m
£26–50
Drive 207.3 mi
1. Drive from Grays to Manchester207.3 mi
4h 5m
£52–74
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Grays to West Ham
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
3h 47m
£81–243
Fly from London City Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LCY - MAN
5h 16m
£189–393
Fly from London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)STN - MAN
6h 5m
£80–189
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
4h 31m
£92–239

Grays to Manchester by train and foot

307Weekly Services

2h 58mAverage Duration

£51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 205.8 mi
Duration: 2h 58m

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 £35–190 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Shudehill Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £8–21 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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