What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Elephant and Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Elephant and Castle is to bus via Victoria Coach Station which costs £8 - £24 and takes 5h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Elephant and Castle?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Elephant and Castle is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs £35 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Elephant and Castle?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Elephant and Castle. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Elephant & Castle / London Rd via Marble Arch Station / Park Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Elephant and Castle?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Elephant and Castle station. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Elephant & Castle station via Euston station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.

How far is it from Manchester to Elephant and Castle?

The distance between Manchester and Elephant and Castle is 188 miles. The road distance is 187.3 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to Elephant and Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Elephant and Castle without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs £35 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Elephant and Castle?

It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Manchester to Elephant and Castle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Elephant and Castle bus from?

Manchester to Elephant and Castle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Elephant and Castle train from?

Manchester to Elephant and Castle train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Elephant and Castle?

The best way to get from Manchester to Elephant and Castle is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs £35 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £40 and takes 5h 14m, you could also fly, which costs £190 - £430 and takes 4h 59m.

Where does the Manchester to Elephant and Castle bus arrive?

Manchester to Elephant and Castle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Marble Arch station.

Where does the Manchester to Elephant and Castle train arrive?

Manchester to Elephant and Castle train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Elephant and Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Elephant and Castle is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Manchester to Elephant and Castle.

How do I get a bus ticket from Manchester to Elephant and Castle?

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Where can I stay near Elephant and Castle?

There are 20070+ hotels available in Elephant and Castle.

Manchester to Elephant and Castle - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Elephant and Castle by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London EustonManchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2h 22m
£40–193
Bus via Victoria Coach Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to London VictoriaUk023 / ...
5h 54m
£8–24
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Marble Arch540 / ...
5h 14m
£14–38
Drive 186.2 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Elephant and Castle186.2 mi
3h 59m
£47–68
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, subway
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
2. Take the subway from Paddington station to Elephant & Castle station
2h 59m
£69–248
Fly to London City Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)MAN - LCY
4h 59m
£196–424
Fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Luton Airport (LTN)MAN - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras Intl
5h 31m
£72–201
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterloo
3h 55m
£90–290

Manchester to Elephant and Castle by train and subway

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2h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 187.3 mi
Duration: 2h 22m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Elephant and Castle, Greater London, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £35–190 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Marble Arch hourly. Tickets cost £11–40 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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