What is the cheapest way to get from King Cross to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from King Cross to Manchester is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 41 min.

What is the fastest way to get from King Cross to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from King Cross to Manchester is to drive which takes 41 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between King Cross and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from King Cross to Manchester. However, there are services departing from King Cross and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Rochdale Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.

Is there a direct train between King Cross and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Halifax and arriving at Manchester Victoria. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 43 min.

How far is it from King Cross to Manchester?

The distance between King Cross and Manchester is 32 miles. The road distance is 26.5 miles.

How do I travel from King Cross to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from King Cross to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 43 min and costs £6 - £17.

How long does it take to get from King Cross to Manchester?

The train from Halifax to Manchester Victoria takes 43 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the King Cross to Manchester bus from?

King Cross to Manchester bus services, operated by Team Pennine, depart from King Cross station.

Where do I catch the King Cross to Manchester train from?

King Cross to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Halifax station.

Train or bus from King Cross to Manchester?

The best way to get from King Cross to Manchester is to train which takes 43 min and costs £6 - £17. Alternatively, you can bus and line 17 bus, which costs and takes 2h 2m.

Where does the King Cross to Manchester bus arrive?

King Cross to Manchester bus services, operated by Team Pennine, arrive at Rochdale Interchange station.

Where does the King Cross to Manchester train arrive?

King Cross to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Victoria station.

Can I drive from King Cross to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between King Cross to Manchester is 27 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from King Cross to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from King Cross to Manchester?

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 410+ hotels available in Manchester.

King Cross to Manchester - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, line 17 bus

There are 6 ways to get from King Cross to Manchester by train, bus, car, taxi, or tram

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Halifax to Manchester Victoriatrain Leeds - Manchester Victoria / ...
43 min
£6–17
Bus, line 17 bus
1. Take the bus from King Cross to Rochdale Interchangebus 587
2. Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Shudehill Interchangebus 17 / ...
2h 2m
Drive 26.4 mi
1. Drive from King Cross to Manchestercar 26.4 mi
41 min
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from King Cross to Manchestertaxi 26.4 mi
41 min
£65–80
Bus, tram
1. Take the bus from King Cross to Rochdale Interchangebus 587
2. Take the tram from Rochdale Town Centre to St Peter's Squaretram Pink Line
1h 58m
Line 590 bus, line 17 bus
1. Take the bus from Granny Hill to Rochdale Interchangebus 590
2. Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Shudehill Interchangebus 17 / ...
2h 34m

King Cross to Manchester by train

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Distance: 32 mi
Duration: 43 min

What companies run services between King Cross, England and Manchester, England?

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Halifax to Manchester Victoria every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £6–17 and the journey takes 43 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from King Cross to Shudehill Interchange via Rochdale Interchange in around 2h 2m.

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