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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Banks is to train and bus which costs £8 - £13 and takes 1h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Banks is to drive which takes 55 min and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Banks?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Banks. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at St Stephens Church via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.

How far is it from Manchester to Banks?

The distance between Manchester and Banks is 43 miles. The road distance is 39.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Banks without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 36m and costs £8 - £13.

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

It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from Manchester to Banks, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Banks bus from?

Manchester to Banks bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Manchester to Banks bus arrive?

Manchester to Banks bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Banks?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Banks is 40 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Manchester to Banks.

Where can I stay near Banks?

There are 1954+ hotels available in Banks.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Deansgate to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Church Roadbus X2 / ...
1h 36m
£9–13
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Stephens Churchbus X2
1h 51m
£17–25
Drive 39.5 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Bankscar 39.5 mi
55 min
£10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manchester to Bankstaxi 39.5 mi
55 min
£85–110

Manchester to Banks by train and bus

313Weekly Services

1h 36mAverage Duration

£9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 43.2 mi
Duration: 1h 36m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Banks, Lancashire, England?

You can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to St Stephens Church via Bus Station in around 1h 51m.

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