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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Kent is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 8h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Kent is to train via Ashford International which takes 3h 55m and costs £95 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Kent?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Kent. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Dickley Wood via London Victoria and King Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Kent?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Kent. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Lenham via London St Pancras Intl and Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.

How far is it from Manchester to Kent?

The distance between Manchester and Kent is 251 miles. The road distance is 236.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Kent without a car is to train via Ashford International which takes 3h 55m and costs £95 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Manchester to Kent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Kent bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Manchester to Kent train from?

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

Train or bus from Manchester to Kent?

The best way to get from Manchester to Kent is to train via Ashford International which takes 3h 55m and costs £95 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 8h 13m.

Where does the Manchester to Kent bus arrive?

Manchester to Kent bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Manchester to Kent train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to Kent?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Kent is 237 miles. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Manchester to Kent.

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

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Where can I stay near Kent?

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Manchester to Kent - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Ashford International
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
3h 55m
£95–162
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus Uk023 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to King Streetbus 814
8h 13m
£32–48
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 541 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
7h 50m
£57–99
Drive 235.4 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Kentcar 235.4 mi
4h 35m
£58–84
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 St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain
4h 30m
£104–348
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
4h 5m
£89–144
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane MAN - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain
6h 52m
£95–256
Fly to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)plane MAN - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain
6h 21m
£245–444
Fly to London Southend Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Southend Airport (SEN)plane MAN - SEN
2. Take the train from Southend Airport to Stratford (London)train
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain
7h 32m
£85–290

Manchester to Kent by train and foot

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Distance: 249.1 mi
Duration: 3h 55m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lenham via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Dickley Wood via London Victoria and King Street in around 8h 13m.

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