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 22m£64–168Drive 130.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Manchester to A40 roadcar 130.7 mi
2h 24m£33–47Bus
- 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 / ...
5h 29m£39–56Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
3h 31m£63–170
Manchester to A40 road by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to A40 road is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 24m.
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 5h 29m.
The distance between Manchester and A40 road is 133 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 22m and costs £60 - £170.
It takes approximately 3h 22m 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 22m and costs £60 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 5h 29m.
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 £60–170 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 5h 29m.
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–170
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £60–90
- 1st Class
- £110–170
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–110
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £40–65
- 1st Class
- £75–110
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £29–60
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £29–45
- 1st Class
- £40–60
- 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
- £30–100
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- £30–45
- Anytime Single 1st Class
- £70–100
- 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
- £19–27
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Arle Court Transport Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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