There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Dunkeswell by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
7h 39m£106–178Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Taunton Town Centre Kbus 374
9h 50m£26–42Bus via Cheltenham
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Park & Ridebus Cf8
- Take the bus from Park & Ride to County Hallbus Cf9
9h 8m£34–60Drive 220.9 mi
- Drive from Manchester to Dunkeswellcar 220.9 mi
4h£56–80Train, line 20 bus
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Tauntontrain
- Take the bus from Waterstones to Dunkeswell Airfieldbus 20
7h 52m£86–145
Manchester to Dunkeswell by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Dunkeswell is to bus which costs £26 - £45 and takes 9h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Dunkeswell is to drive which takes 4h and costs £55 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Dunkeswell. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Dunkeswell Airfield via Park & Ride and Castle Way. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Dunkeswell. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Honiton via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
The distance between Manchester and Dunkeswell is 271 miles. The road distance is 222.2 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to Dunkeswell without a car is to train which takes 7h 39m and costs £100 - £180.
It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Manchester to Dunkeswell, including transfers.
Manchester to Dunkeswell bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Dunkeswell train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Manchester to Dunkeswell is to train which takes 7h 39m and costs £100 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus via Cheltenham, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 9h 8m.
What companies run services between Manchester, England and Dunkeswell, England?
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Royal Oak via Birmingham New Street, Exeter St Davids, Honiton, and Lace Walk in around 7h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Dunkeswell Airfield via Park & Ride, County Hall, and Castle Way in around 9h 8m.
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–85
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Park & Ride to County Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Waterstones to Dunkeswell Airfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- First Bristol, Bath & the West
Bus from Bus Station to Taunton Town Centre K
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First Bristol, Bath & the West
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Booking & Getting There
Manchester to Dunkeswell bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Park & Ride station.
Manchester to Dunkeswell train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Dunkeswell is 222 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Manchester to Dunkeswell.
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