There are 4 ways to get from Manchester to A40 road by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cheltenham Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
3h 55m£27–187Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Arle Court Transport Hubbus 100 / ...
6h 2m£23–54Drive 130.7 mi
- Drive from Manchester to A40 roadcar 130.7 mi
2h 24m£32–46Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain Manchester Piccadilly - Banbury / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
4h 3m£23–108
Manchester to A40 road by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to A40 road is to bus which costs £23 - £55 and takes 6h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to A40 road is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to A40 road. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Reservoir Inn via Birmingham Coach Station, Arle Court Transport Hub and Royal Well Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
The distance between Manchester and A40 road is 132 miles. The road distance is 131.5 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to A40 road without a car is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs £27 - £190.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Manchester to A40 road, including transfers.
Manchester to A40 road bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
The best way to get from Manchester to A40 road is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs £27 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £55 and takes 6h 2m.
Manchester to A40 road bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to A40 road is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Manchester to A40 road.
What companies run services between Manchester, England and A40 road, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cheltenham Spa every 3 hours. Tickets cost £24–190 and the journey takes 2h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to A40 road via Birmingham Coach Station, Arle Court Transport Hub, Promenade, Royal Well Bus Station, and Reservoir Inn in around 6h 2m.
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–190
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–55
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £50–65
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–23
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Arle Court Transport Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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