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 3m£61–247Drive 153 mi
cheapest- Drive from Manchester to Fairfordcar 153 mi
2h 47m£38–55Bus
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Royal Well Bus Stationbus 100
7h 17m£151–196
Manchester to Fairford by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Fairford is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Fairford is to drive which takes 2h 47m 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 Cricket Field via Birmingham Coach Station, Promenade and The Forum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
The distance between Manchester and Fairford is 215 miles. The road distance is 153.9 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to Fairford without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £60 - £250.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Manchester to Fairford, including transfers.
Manchester to Fairford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
The best way to get from Manchester to Fairford is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £60 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £150 - £200 and takes 7h 17m.
Manchester to Fairford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Fairford is 154 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Manchester to Fairford.
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 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Cricket Field via Birmingham Coach Station, Royal Well Bus Station, Promenade, and The Forum in around 7h 17m.
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £23–180
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Bristol Parkway to Swindon
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–29
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Royal Well Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £140–160
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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