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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Harwell is to bus which costs £14 - £40 and takes 6h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Harwell is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Harwell?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Harwell. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at High Street via Newhall St, Gloucester Green Bus Station, Police Station and Parkway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

How far is it from Manchester to Harwell?

The distance between Manchester and Harwell is 167 miles. The road distance is 165 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Harwell without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs £30 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Manchester to Harwell, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Harwell bus from?

Manchester to Harwell bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Harwell?

The best way to get from Manchester to Harwell is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs £30 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £40 and takes 6h 20m.

Where does the Manchester to Harwell bus arrive?

Manchester to Harwell bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Harwell?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Harwell is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Manchester to Harwell.

Where can I stay near Harwell?

There are 1112+ hotels available in Harwell.

Manchester to Harwell - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to Harwell by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxfordtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
3h 45m
£31–122
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Stbus Uk076 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus Uk920
6h 20m
£15–37
Drive 164 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Harwellcar 164 mi
3h 7m
£41–58
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 Paddington to Didcot Parkwaytrain
3h 41m
£89–294
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus 423 / ...
3. Take the bus from Westgate to Parkway Stationbus X2 / ...
6h 32m
£21–73
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 Readingtrain
4h 22m
£88–216

Manchester to Harwell by train and bus

107Weekly Services

3h 45mAverage Duration

£31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 165.8 mi
Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Harwell, Oxfordshire, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxford hourly. Tickets cost £20–110 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to High Street via Newhall St, Gloucester Green Bus Station, Speedwell Street, Police Station, and Parkway Station in around 6h 20m.

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