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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to East Midlands is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 2h 15m.

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 15m 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 - £110.

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 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus via Greyfriar Gate, which costs 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 15m to drive from Manchester to East Midlands.

Where can I stay near East Midlands?

There are 945+ 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 Nuneatontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Melton Mowbraytrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
2h 34m
£50–106
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Uk079
2. Take the bus from Haymarket Bus Station to King Streetbus 5A / ...
5h 24m
£21–41
Bus via Greyfriar Gate
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Greyfriar Gatebus Uk079
4h 41m
Drive 88.4 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to East Midlandscar 88.4 mi
2h 15m
£22–32
Train, line 19 bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Gladstone Avenuebus 19
3h 42m
£31–84

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Manchester to East Midlands.

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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, Atlantic Travel GB Ltd operates a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Greyfriar Gate hourly, and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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