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How to get fromManchester to Cranbrookby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Manchester to Cranbrook by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Headcorntrain train London Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
    3h 46m
    £89–265

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Marble Archbus bus 540 / ...
    2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Tunbridge Wellstrain train London Charing Cross - Tunbridge Wells / ...
    8h 14m
    £21–59

  3. Drive 234.2 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Cranbrookcar car 234.2 mi
    5h 6m
    £58–84

  4. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train, line 297 bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Tunbridge Wellstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Sheafe Drivebus bus
    5h 59m

  5. Train, line 297 bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Tunbridge Wellstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Sheafe Drivebus bus 297
    5h 10m

  6. Fly to London Gatwick Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane MAN - LGW
    7h 49m
    £68–214

  7. Fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane MAN - LCY
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Tunbridge Wellstrain train
    7h 53m
    £203–463

Manchester to Cranbrook by bus and train

Calendar94Weekly Services
Duration8h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£21Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Cranbrook, Kent, England?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cranbrook via London Euston, Euston station, London Bridge Station, London Bridge, and Headcorn in around 3h 46m. Alternatively, Ryanair, easyJet, and Aurigny fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 3 times a day.

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