What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Greater Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Greater Manchester is to bus which costs £1 and takes 16 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Greater Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Greater Manchester is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs £10 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Greater Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Palace Theatre and arriving at Maine Road. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

How far is it from Manchester to Greater Manchester?

The distance between Manchester and Greater Manchester is 2 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to Greater Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Greater Manchester without a car is to bus which takes 16 min and costs £1.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Greater Manchester?

The bus from Palace Theatre to Maine Road takes 16 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Greater Manchester bus from?

Manchester to Greater Manchester bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Palace Theatre station.

Where does the Manchester to Greater Manchester bus arrive?

Manchester to Greater Manchester bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Maine Road station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Manchester to Greater Manchester?

Book your Manchester to Greater Manchester bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Greater Manchester?

There are 3587+ hotels available in Greater Manchester.

Manchester to Greater Manchester - 3 ways to travel via bus, taxi, and foot

There are 3 ways to get from Manchester to Greater Manchester by bus, taxi, or foot

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Palace Theatre to Maine Roadbus 111 / ...
16 min
£1
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manchester to Greater Manchestertaxi 3.5 mi
9 min
£10–13
Walk
1. Take the foot from Manchester to Greater Manchesterwalk 2.6 mi
50 min

Manchester to Greater Manchester by bus

1162Weekly Buses

16 minAverage Duration

£1Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2.2 mi
Duration: 16 min

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Greater Manchester, England?

Bee Network operates a bus from Palace Theatre to Maine Road every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 16 min. FlixBus also services this route every 3 hours.

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