What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Designer Outlet?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Designer Outlet is to bus and line 561 bus which costs £9 - £22 and takes 3h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Designer Outlet?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Designer Outlet is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Designer Outlet?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Designer Outlet. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Designer Outlet Park and Ride via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.

How far is it from Manchester to Designer Outlet?

The distance between Manchester and Designer Outlet is 72 miles. The road distance is 65.9 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to Designer Outlet without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Designer Outlet without a car is to train and line 7 bus which takes 1h 41m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Designer Outlet?

It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Manchester to Designer Outlet, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Designer Outlet bus from?

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

Train or bus from Manchester to Designer Outlet?

The best way to get from Manchester to Designer Outlet is to bus and line 561 bus which takes 3h 16m and costs £9 - £22. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £14 - £45 and takes 2h 7m.

Where does the Manchester to Designer Outlet bus arrive?

Manchester to Designer Outlet bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Designer Outlet?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Designer Outlet is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Manchester to Designer Outlet.

Where can I stay near Designer Outlet?

There are 1812+ hotels available in Designer Outlet.

Manchester to Designer Outlet - 5 ways to travel via train, line 7 bus, and bus

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

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Train, line 7 bus
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to YorkLiverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Designer Outlet Park and Ride7
1h 41m
Bus, line 561 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Leeds City Bus StationUk073 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Rail Station561 / ...
3h 16m
£10–21
Drive 65.5 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Designer Outlet65.5 mi
1h 18m
£17–24
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to YorkManchester Piccadilly - York / ...
2h 7m
£14–45
Train via Huddersfield
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to HalifaxManchester Victoria - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Halifax to YorkBlackpool North - York / ...
2h 48m
£15–49

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Distance: 71.5 mi
Duration: 1h 41m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Designer Outlet, England?

You can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Designer Outlet via Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Rail Station, and Designer Outlet Park and Ride in around 3h 16m. Alternatively, TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to York every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £14–45 and the journey takes 1h 41m.

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