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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Clare is to bus via Birmingham which costs £22 - £40 and takes 8h 36m.

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 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Clare?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Clare. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Memorial via Birmingham - Jennens Road, Drummer St Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Clare?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Clare. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Audley End via Euston station and Tottenham Hale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

How far is it from Manchester to Clare?

The distance between Manchester and Clare is 250 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 via London which takes 5h 42m and costs £90 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 42m 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 FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Clare train from?

Manchester to Clare train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Clare?

The best way to get from Manchester to Clare is to train via London which takes 5h 42m and costs £90 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £22 - £40 and takes 8h 36m.

Where does the Manchester to Clare bus arrive?

Manchester to Clare bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Jennens Road station.

Where does the Manchester to Clare train arrive?

Manchester to Clare train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston 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 546+ hotels available in Clare.

Manchester to Clare - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to Clare by train, bus, or car

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Train via London
best
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 / ...
5h 42m
£91–163
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Uk076 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18bus Uk083
8h 36m
£23–39
Drive 184.8 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Clarecar 184.8 mi
3h 30m
£45–65
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Elytrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Ely to Audley Endtrain Norwich - Stansted Airport / ...
7h 12m
£104–157
Train via Hinckley
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneatontrain
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Elytrain
3. Take the train from Ely to Audley Endtrain
7h 22m
£99–163
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 541 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Drummer St Bus Stationbus 905
8h 55m
£39–86

Manchester to Clare by train, subway, and bus

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5h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 248.1 mi
Duration: 5h 42m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Memorial via London Euston, Euston station, Tottenham Hale station, Tottenham Hale, Audley End, Railway Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Memorial via Birmingham - Jennens Road, Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18, Drummer St Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 36m.

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