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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Clare is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 8h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Clare is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Clare?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Clare. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Memorial via Milton Keynes Coachway, Bus Station, Drummer St Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.

How far is it from Manchester to Clare?

The distance between Manchester and Clare is 254 miles. The road distance is 185.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Clare without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs £110 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Manchester to Clare, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Clare bus from?

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

Train or bus from Manchester to Clare?

The best way to get from Manchester to Clare is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs £110 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 8h 46m.

Where does the Manchester to Clare bus arrive?

Manchester to Clare bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Clare?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Clare is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Manchester to Clare.

Where can I stay near Clare?

There are 503+ hotels available in Clare.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Clare by train, bus, or car

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 London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Marks Teytrain London Liverpool Street - Ipswich / ...
4h 52m
£118–188
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 540 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Drummer St Bus Stationbus 905
8h 46m
£31–70
Drive 184.8 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Clarecar 184.8 mi
3h 30m
£46–66
Train via Audley End
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from Tottenham Hale to Audley Endtrain London Liverpool Street - Cambridge North / ...
6h 30m
£91–159
Train #2
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Thetfordtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
7h 4m
£98–145

Manchester to Clare by bus

32Weekly Buses

8h 46mAverage Duration

£31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 252.9 mi
Duration: 4h 52m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Clare via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, London Liverpool Street, Marks Tey, and Sudbury (Suffolk) in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Memorial via Milton Keynes Coachway, Bus Station, Drummer St Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 46m.

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