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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Balby is to drive which costs £12 - £18 and takes 1h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Balby is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Balby?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Balby. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Warmsworth Road/Oswin Avenue via Meadowhall Interchange/C1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.

How far is it from Manchester to Balby?

The distance between Manchester and Balby is 62 miles. The road distance is 51.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Balby without a car is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs £15 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Manchester to Balby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Balby bus from?

Manchester to Balby bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Balby?

The best way to get from Manchester to Balby is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs £15 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 35m.

Where does the Manchester to Balby bus arrive?

Manchester to Balby bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Balby?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Balby is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Manchester to Balby.

Where can I stay near Balby?

There are 544+ hotels available in Balby.

Manchester to Balby - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

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 Manchester Piccadilly to Doncastertrain Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
1h 32m
£16–34
Drive 51 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Manchester to Balbycar 51 mi
1h 12m
£13–18
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Uk079
2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/C1 to Warmsworth Road/Oswin Avenuebus X2 / ...
2h 35m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manchester to Balbytaxi 51 mi
1h 12m
£110–140

Manchester to Balby by train and bus

117Weekly Services

1h 32mAverage Duration

£16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 62 mi
Duration: 1h 32m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Doncaster hourly. Tickets cost £12–35 and the journey takes 1h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Warmsworth Road/Oswin Avenue via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and Meadowhall Interchange/C1 in around 2h 35m.

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