There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Calne by train, bus, car, or plane
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- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
4h 24m£87–134Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
6h 18m£23–37Bus, train
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Swindontrain
6h 17m£54–91Drive 167.4 mi
- Drive from Manchester to Calnecar 167.4 mi
3h 9m£42–60Fly to Bristol Airport
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane MAN - BRS
6h 9m£66–161Train, line 55 bus
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cheltenham Spatrain
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Swindontrain
- Take the bus from Fleming Way to Post Officebus 55
5h 12m£77–122Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
- Take the train from London Paddington to Chippenhamtrain
4h 50m£110–359Fly to Southampton Airport, train
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
- Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Chippenhamtrain
5h 21m£117–262
Manchester to Calne by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Calne is to bus which costs £22 - £40 and takes 6h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Calne is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Calne. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Bank House via Bus Station and Town Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Calne. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Chippenham via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
The distance between Manchester and Calne is 202 miles. The road distance is 168.4 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to Calne without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs £85 - £140.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Manchester to Calne, including transfers.
Manchester to Calne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Manchester to Calne train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Manchester to Calne is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs £85 - £140. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £65 - £170 and takes 6h 9m, you could also bus, which costs £22 - £40 and takes 6h 18m.
What companies run services between Manchester, England and Calne, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meads every 3 hours. Tickets cost £75–120 and the journey takes 3h 6m. Alternatively, Ryanair, easyJet, and Aer Lingus fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS) 3 times a day.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Bristol Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £35–180
Flights from Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–210
Flights from Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–160
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £75–120
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–28
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Manchester to Calne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Manchester to Calne train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Calne is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Manchester to Calne.
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