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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Desborough is to bus which costs £16 - £25 and takes 5h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Desborough is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Desborough?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Desborough. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Paddock Lane via Haymarket Bus Station and Market Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Desborough?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Desborough. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Market Harborough via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

How far is it from Manchester to Desborough?

The distance between Manchester and Desborough is 134 miles. The road distance is 109.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Desborough without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs £60 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Manchester to Desborough, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Desborough bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Manchester to Desborough train from?

Manchester to Desborough train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Desborough?

The best way to get from Manchester to Desborough is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs £60 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £25 and takes 5h 27m.

Where does the Manchester to Desborough bus arrive?

Manchester to Desborough bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Manchester to Desborough train arrive?

Manchester to Desborough train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Nottingham station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Desborough?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Desborough is 109 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Manchester to Desborough.

Where can I stay near Desborough?

There are 742+ hotels available in Desborough.

Manchester to Desborough - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Market Harboroughtrain Nottingham - London St Pancras International / ...
4h 9m
£63–87
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Uk079
5h 27m
£16–24
Drive 108.4 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Desboroughcar 108.4 mi
2h 44m
£27–39
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777 / ...
6h 15m
£25–40

Manchester to Desborough by train and bus

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Distance: 133.5 mi
Duration: 4h 9m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Paddock Lane via Nottingham, Market Harborough, Railway Station, and Market Hall in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost £12–19 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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