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

The cheapest way to get from Harpenden to Manchester is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 4h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Harpenden to Manchester is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Harpenden and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Harpenden to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Old Cock Inn and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Luton Station Interchange and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

How far is it from Harpenden to Manchester?

The distance between Harpenden and Manchester is 164 miles. The road distance is 159.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Harpenden to Manchester without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h and costs £29 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h to get from Harpenden to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Harpenden to Manchester bus from?

Harpenden to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Bus or fly from Harpenden to Manchester?

The best way to get from Harpenden to Manchester is to bus which takes 4h 26m and costs £30 - £50. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £60 - £170 and takes 4h 35m.

Where does the Harpenden to Manchester bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Harpenden to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Harpenden to Manchester is 159 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Harpenden to Manchester.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3505+ hotels available in Manchester.

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

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

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

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Central stationbus Mk1
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h
£29–136
Bus
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 540 / ...
4h 26m
£33–49
Drive 158.2 mi
1. Drive from Harpenden to Manchestercar 158.2 mi
3h 19m
£39–57
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Harpenden to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3h 44m
£86–251
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Luton to Ketteringtrain
2. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain
3. Take the bus from Greyfriar Gate to Shudehill Interchangebus
6h 8m
Fly Luton Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LTN - MAN
4h 35m
£61–167
Fly Luton Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LTN - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 44m
£69–176
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
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 19m
£93–239

Harpenden to Manchester by bus and train

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Harpenden to Manchester.

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Distance: 163.4 mi
Duration: 4h

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

National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £17–29 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, Ryanair and easyJet fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester Airport (MAN) 3 times a day.

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