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How to get fromIronbridge to Manchesterby bus, train or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ironbridge to Manchester by bus, train, or car

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  1. Line 96 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Museum of The Gorge Car Park to Bus Stationbus bus 96A / ...
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2h 48m
  2. Drive 72.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ironbridge to Manchestercar car 72.1 mi
    1h 47m
    £18–26
  3. Line 8 bus, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bedlam Furnaces to Bus Stationbus bus 8A / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus bus 5A / ...
    3. Take the train from Stafford to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3h 43m
    £21–43
  4. Line 96 bus, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Museum of The Gorge Car Park to Bus Stationbus bus 96A / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Jaspers Barbus bus 891
    3. Take the train from Shifnal to Wolverhamptontrain train
    4. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3h 28m

Ironbridge to Manchester by bus and train

Calendar149Weekly Services
Duration3h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£21Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Ironbridge, Telford and Wrekin, England and Manchester, England?

There is no direct connection from Ironbridge to Manchester. However, you can take the bus to Bus Station, walk to Shrewsbury, then take the train to Manchester Piccadilly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bedlam Furnaces to Manchester Piccadilly via Bus Station, Railway Station, and Stafford in around 3h 43m.

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