There are 3 ways to get from Manchester to Fairford by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Parkwaytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swindontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
4h 5m£152–213Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Park & Ridebus Cf8
6h 10m£27–41Drive 152.5 mi
- Drive from Manchester to Fairfordcar 152.5 mi
2h 48m£38–55
Manchester to Fairford by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Fairford is to bus which costs £27 - £45 and takes 6h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Fairford is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Fairford. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Leafield Road via Park & Ride, Promenade and The Forum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Fairford. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Swindon via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
The distance between Manchester and Fairford is 215 miles. The road distance is 153.4 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to Fairford without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £150 - £220.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Manchester to Fairford, including transfers.
Manchester to Fairford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Fairford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Manchester to Fairford is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £150 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £45 and takes 6h 10m.
What companies run services between Manchester, England and Fairford, England?
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Fairford via Bristol Parkway and Swindon in around 4h 5m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Park & Ride 4 times a week. Tickets cost £19–35 and the journey takes 3h 15m.
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Swindon
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Manchester to Fairford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Park & Ride station.
Manchester to Fairford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Fairford is 153 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Manchester to Fairford.
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