What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to East Midlands?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to East Midlands is to bus via Greyfriar Gate which costs £17 - £27 and takes 4h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to East Midlands?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to East Midlands is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs £21 - £35.

How far is it from Manchester to East Midlands?

The distance between Manchester and East Midlands is 124 miles. The road distance is 88.9 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to East Midlands without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to East Midlands without a car is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs £50 - £95.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to East Midlands?

It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Manchester to East Midlands, including transfers.

Train or bus from Manchester to East Midlands?

The best way to get from Manchester to East Midlands is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs £50 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus via Greyfriar Gate, which costs £17 - £27 and takes 4h 41m.

Can I drive from Manchester to East Midlands?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to East Midlands is 89 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Manchester to East Midlands.

Where can I stay near East Midlands?

There are 951+ hotels available in East Midlands.

Manchester to East Midlands - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to East Midlands by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to NuneatonManchester Piccadilly - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Melton MowbrayBirmingham New Street - Ely / ...
2h 34m
£50–94
Bus via Greyfriar Gate
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Greyfriar GateUk079
4h 41m
£17–27
Drive 88.4 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to East Midlands88.4 mi
2h 13m
£22–32
Train, line 19 bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to NottinghamLiverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Gladstone Avenue19
3h 42m
£31–84
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Leicester St Margaret's Bus StationUk079
2. Take the bus from Haymarket Bus Station to Windsor Street5A / ...
5h 41m
£21–42

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Manchester to East Midlands.

Launch map view

Distance: 123.8 mi
Duration: 2h 34m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and East Midlands, England?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to East Midlands via Nuneaton and Melton Mowbray in around 2h 34m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Greyfriar Gate hourly. Tickets cost £4–8 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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