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How to get fromManchester to East Midlandsby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneatontrain train Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
    2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Melton Mowbraytrain train Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
    2h 41m
    £59–91
  2. Drive 88.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Manchester to East Midlandscar car 88.4 mi
    2h 13m
    £22–32
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus Uk079
    2. Take the bus from Haymarket Bus Station to King Streetbus bus 5A / ...
    5h 14m
    £23–35
  4. Train, line 19 bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
    2. Take the bus from Nottingham station to Brampton Roadbus bus 19
    3h 37m
    £55–78

Questions & Answers

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 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to East Midlands via Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station, Haymarket Bus Station, and King Street in around 5h 14m.

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