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 - £19 and takes 1h 11m.

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 11m and costs £12 - £19.

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 Leeds City Bus Station and Meadowhall Interchange/C1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.

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 31m and costs £18 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 1h 31m 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 FlixBus, 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 31m and costs £18 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 2m.

Where does the Manchester to Balby bus arrive?

Manchester to Balby bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Balby?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Balby is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Manchester to Balby.

Where can I stay near Balby?

There are 790+ hotels available in Balby.

Manchester to Balby - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 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 DoncasterLiverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
1h 31m
£18–40
Drive 51 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Manchester to Balby51 mi
1h 11m
£13–19
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to SheffieldLiverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
2. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/C1 to Warmsworth Road/Oswin AvenueX3
2h 26m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manchester to Balby51 mi
1h 11m
£110–140
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Leeds City Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1
3. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/C1 to Warmsworth Road/Oswin AvenueX2 / ...
3h 2m

Manchester to Balby by train and bus

116Weekly Services

1h 31mAverage Duration

£18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 62 mi
Duration: 1h 31m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Doncaster hourly. Tickets cost £15–40 and the journey takes 1h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Warmsworth Road/Oswin Avenue via Leeds City Bus Station, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, and Meadowhall Interchange/C1 in around 3h 2m.

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