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

The cheapest way to get from Kempston to Manchester is to bus which costs £26 - £50 and takes 5h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kempston to Manchester is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Kempston and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Kempston to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from St John's Homes and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Bus Station and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Kempston and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Kempston to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Bedford and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from Kempston to Manchester?

The distance between Kempston and Manchester is 159 miles. The road distance is 143.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kempston to Manchester without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 47m and costs £45 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Kempston to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kempston to Manchester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kempston to Manchester train from?

Kempston to Manchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Bedford station.

Train or bus from Kempston to Manchester?

The best way to get from Kempston to Manchester is to bus which takes 5h 38m and costs £26 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £110 and takes 4h 38m.

Where does the Kempston to Manchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kempston to Manchester train arrive?

Kempston to Manchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Kempston to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Kempston to Manchester is 144 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Kempston to Manchester.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3609+ hotels available in Manchester.

Kempston to Manchester - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Kempston to Manchester by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from St John's Homes to Central stationbus C1 / ...
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
3h 47m
£49–79
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
5h 38m
£27–48
Drive 142.8 mi
1. Drive from Kempston to Manchestercar 142.8 mi
3h 15m
£36–52
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Bedford to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4h 59m
£103–296
Train
1. Take the train from Bedford to Sheffieldtrain Bedford - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
4h 38m
£67–109
Bus, train via Coventry
1. Take the bus from St John's Homes to Central stationbus C1 / ...
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Coventrytrain
3. Take the train from Coventry to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 3m
£57–104

Kempston to Manchester by bus and train

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Distance: 158.1 mi
Duration: 3h 47m

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

National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £22–40 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St John's Homes to Manchester Piccadilly via Bus Station, Bedford station, Bedford, and Sheffield in around 4h 38m.

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