What is the cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Elephant and Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Elephant and Castle is to bus which costs £10 - £28 and takes 5h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Elephant and Castle?

The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Elephant and Castle is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £45 - £430.

Is there a direct bus between Greater Manchester and Elephant and Castle?

No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Elephant and Castle. However, there are services departing from Manchester and arriving at Elephant & Castle / London Rd via Victoria Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Elephant and Castle?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Elephant and Castle is 187 miles. The road distance is 186.5 miles.

How do I travel from Greater Manchester to Elephant and Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Elephant and Castle without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £45 - £430.

How long does it take to get from Greater Manchester to Elephant and Castle?

It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Greater Manchester to Elephant and Castle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Elephant and Castle bus from?

Greater Manchester to Elephant and Castle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester station.

Train, bus or fly from Greater Manchester to Elephant and Castle?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Elephant and Castle is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £45 - £430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £28 and takes 5h 9m, you could also fly, which costs £190 - £400 and takes 5h 23m.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Elephant and Castle bus arrive?

Greater Manchester to Elephant and Castle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Can I drive from Greater Manchester to Elephant and Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Elephant and Castle is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Greater Manchester to Elephant and Castle.

Where can I stay near Elephant and Castle?

There are 20207+ hotels available in Elephant and Castle.

Greater Manchester to Elephant and Castle - 8 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Elephant and Castle by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Stockport to London EustonManchester Piccadilly - London Euston / ...
2h 58m
£49–430
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester to London VictoriaUk023 / ...
5h 9m
£10–28
Drive 185.4 mi
1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Elephant and Castle185.4 mi
3h 51m
£47–67
Line 142 bus, fly to London Heathrow Airport, subway
1. Take the bus from Parkside Road to Chester Street
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
3. Take the subway from Paddington station to Elephant & Castle station
3h 24m
Bus via Charlotte Street
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Marble Arch540 / ...
6h 3m
£12–49
Fly to London City Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)MAN - LCY
5h 23m
£197–394
Fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Luton Airport (LTN)MAN - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intl
5h 55m
£78–217
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterloo
4h 9m
£87–277

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

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1h 7mAverage Duration

£54Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 186.1 mi
Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Elephant and Castle, Greater London, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Stockport to London Euston every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £45–420 and the journey takes 1h 57m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester to London Victoria every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £8–26 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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