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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Harlow is to rideshare which costs £24 and takes 4h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Harlow is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs £80 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Harlow?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Harlow station. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Temp Bus Station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Harlow?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Harlow. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Harlow Town via Euston station and Tottenham Hale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

How far is it from Manchester to Harlow?

The distance between Manchester and Harlow is 207 miles. The road distance is 184.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Harlow without a car is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs £80 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Manchester to Harlow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Harlow bus from?

Manchester to Harlow bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Harlow train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Harlow?

The best way to get from Manchester to Harlow is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 5h 55m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £150 and takes 4h 51m.

Where does the Manchester to Harlow bus arrive?

Manchester to Harlow bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where does the Manchester to Harlow train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to Harlow?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Harlow is 184 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Manchester to Harlow.

How do I get a train ticket from Manchester to Harlow?

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

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Where can I stay near Harlow?

There are 232+ hotels available in Harlow.

Can I share a ride from Manchester to Harlow?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Manchester and Harlow. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Manchester to Harlow - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Manchester to Harlow by train, bus, rideshare, plane, or car

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2h 48m
£83–140
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Manchester to Harlow CM17rideshare 184.9 mi
4h 2m
£24
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 540 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Temp Bus Stationbus 737
5h 55m
£36–86
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Harlow Towntrain
3h 45m
£78–254
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Cambridgetrain
3. Take the train from Cambridge to Harlow Towntrain
5h 41m
£106–163
Drive 183.4 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Harlowcar 183.4 mi
3h 51m
£46–67
Fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane MAN - STN
4h 51m
£51–150
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
4h 29m
£111–251
Fly to Luton Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane MAN - LTN
2. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Temp Bus Stationbus
6h 24m
£54–170

Manchester to Harlow by train and subway

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2h 48mAverage Duration

£83Cheapest Price

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Distance: 205.5 mi
Duration: 2h 48m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Harlow, Essex, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Temp Bus Station via Milton Keynes Coachway in around 5h 55m.

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