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

The cheapest way to get from Harwich to Manchester is to bus which costs £35 - £75 and takes 10h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Harwich to Manchester is to train via London which takes 4h 18m and costs £60 - £290.

Is there a direct bus between Harwich and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Harwich to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Mayflower Avenue and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Osborne Street, Bus Interchange, Coach Station and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Harwich and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Harwich to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Harwich Town and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Manningtree, Moorgate station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

How far is it from Harwich to Manchester?

The distance between Harwich and Manchester is 257 miles. The road distance is 216.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Harwich to Manchester without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 18m and costs £60 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Harwich to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Harwich to Manchester bus from?

Harwich to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Harwich to Manchester train from?

Harwich to Manchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Manningtree station.

Train or bus from Harwich to Manchester?

The best way to get from Harwich to Manchester is to train via London which takes 4h 18m and costs £60 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 10h 34m.

Where does the Harwich to Manchester bus arrive?

Harwich to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where does the Harwich to Manchester train arrive?

Harwich to Manchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Harwich to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Harwich to Manchester is 216 miles. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Harwich to Manchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

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Harwich to Manchester - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Harwich to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Manningtree to London Liverpool StreetNorwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester PiccadillyLondon Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
4h 18m
£62–282
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Manningtree to Stratford (London)Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Shudehill InterchangeUk023 / ...
6h 54m
£35–119
Drive 214.8 mi
1. Drive from Harwich to Manchester214.8 mi
4h 47m
£53–76
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Harwich Town to Manningtree
2. Take the train from Manningtree to Stratford (London)
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
4h 57m
£98–310
Train
1. Take the train from Manningtree to NorwichLondon Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Norwich to Manchester PiccadillyNorwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
7h 21m
£50–199
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway737
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Station540 / ...
10h 34m
£39–70
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Manningtree to Chelmsford
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)STN - MAN
6h 39m
£70–168
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Manningtree to Chelmsford
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)STN - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadilly
7h 40m
£75–167
Train to Norwich International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Manningtree to Norwich
2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)NWI - MAN
7h 28m
£103–558
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Manningtree to Stratford (London)
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
5h 29m
£111–309

Harwich to Manchester by train, foot, and subway

143Weekly Services

4h 18mAverage Duration

£62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 256 mi
Duration: 4h 18m

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

You can take a train from Harwich Town to Manchester Piccadilly via Manningtree, London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mayflower Avenue to Manchester Central Coach Station via Stanwell Street, Osborne Street, Bus Interchange, Coach Station, and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 10h 34m.

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