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

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

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 to Banks. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at St Stephens Church via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.

How far is it from Manchester to Banks?

The distance between Manchester and Banks is 44 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 25m and costs £7 - £22.

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

It takes approximately 1h 25m 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 FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Manchester to Banks bus arrive?

Manchester to Banks bus services, operated by FlixBus, 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 1899+ hotels available in Banks.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Banks 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Preston / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Church Roadbus X2 / ...
1h 25m
£7–21
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Stephens Churchbus X2
1h 46m
£8–25
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
Train, bus via Deansgate
1. Take the train from Deansgate to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Church Roadbus X2 / ...
1h 27m
£8–21

Manchester to Banks by train and bus

469Weekly Services

1h 25mAverage Duration

£7Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Banks.

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Distance: 44.1 mi
Duration: 1h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to St Stephens Church via Bus Station in around 1h 46m.

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