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 14m.

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 14m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and East Midlands?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to East Midlands. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at King Street via Haymarket Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and East Midlands?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to East Midlands. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Melton Mowbray via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.

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 39m and costs £60 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Manchester to East Midlands, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to East Midlands bus from?

Manchester to East Midlands bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to East Midlands train from?

Manchester to East Midlands train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to East Midlands?

The best way to get from Manchester to East Midlands is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs £60 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £40 and takes 5h 14m.

Where does the Manchester to East Midlands bus arrive?

Manchester to East Midlands bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Manchester to East Midlands train arrive?

Manchester to East Midlands train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Nuneaton station.

Can I drive from Manchester to East Midlands?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to East Midlands is 89 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Manchester to East Midlands.

Where can I stay near East Midlands?

There are 1005+ hotels available in East Midlands.

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

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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 39m
£60–92
Drive 88.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Manchester to East Midlandscar 88.4 mi
2h 14m
£22–32
Bus
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 14m
£24–37
Train, line 19 bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the bus from Nottingham station to Brampton Roadbus 19
3h 37m
£56–79
Bus via Leeds
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
5h 31m
£30–50

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Distance: 123.7 mi
Duration: 2h 39m

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 39m. 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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