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How to get fromIlford to Manchesterby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Ilford to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
    2h 56m
    £72–127
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk023 / ...
    6h 47m
    £32–73
  3. Drive 189.4 mi

    1. Drive from Ilford to Manchestercar car 189.4 mi
    3h 59m
    £47–68
  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ilford to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3train train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3h 7m
    £71–233
  5. Bus via London Victoria

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 540 / ...
    6h 53m
    £41–91
  6. Fly from London City Airport

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LCY - MAN
    5h 11m
    £176–395
  7. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    4h 44m
    £113–248

Ilford to Manchester by train and subway

Calendar311Weekly Services
Duration2h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£72Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange every 4 hours. Tickets cost £18–35 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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