What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Black Country?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Black Country is to bus and line 74 bus which costs £9 - £16 and takes 3h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Black Country?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Black Country is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs £19 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Black Country?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Black Country. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Slater Street via Colmore Circus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Black Country?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Black Country. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Dudley Port via Wolverhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.

How far is it from Manchester to Black Country?

The distance between Manchester and Black Country is 75 miles. The road distance is 78.6 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to Black Country without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Black Country without a car is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs £25 - £90.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Black Country?

It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Manchester to Black Country, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Black Country bus from?

Manchester to Black Country bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Black Country train from?

Manchester to Black Country train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Black Country?

The best way to get from Manchester to Black Country is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs £25 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus and line 74 bus, which costs £9 - £16 and takes 3h 10m.

Where does the Manchester to Black Country bus arrive?

Manchester to Black Country bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.

Where does the Manchester to Black Country train arrive?

Manchester to Black Country train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wolverhampton station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Black Country?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Black Country is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Manchester to Black Country.

How do I get a train ticket from Manchester to Black Country?

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Where can I stay near Black Country?

There are 3266+ hotels available in Black Country.

Manchester to Black Country - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 74 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Manchester to Black Country by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wolverhamptontrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
1h 40m
£25–90
Bus, line 74 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Stbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Colmore Circus to Slater Streetbus 74
3h 10m
£9–15
Drive 78.1 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Black Countrycar 78.1 mi
1h 32m
£20–28
Bus, line 74 bus via Birmingham Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
2. Take the bus from Colmore Circus to Slater Streetbus 74
3h 45m
£22–30

Manchester to Black Country by train

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Distance: 74.1 mi
Duration: 1h 40m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Black Country, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wolverhampton hourly. Tickets cost £35–90 and the journey takes 1h 9m. Avanti West Coast also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Slater Street via Newhall St and Colmore Circus in around 3h 10m.

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