There are 4 ways to get from Manchester to Loftus by train, bus, or car
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Train, line 1 bus
best- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Darlingtontrain
- Take the train from Darlington to Saltburntrain
- Take the bus from Station to Market Placebus 1 / ...
4h 15m£44–75Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Express Loungebus 172
4h 58m£21–37Drive 115 mi
- Drive from Manchester to Loftuscar 115 mi
2h 19m£29–42Train
- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Redcar Centraltrain Manchester Airport - Redcar Central / ...
4h 17m£40–67
Manchester to Loftus by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Loftus is to bus which costs £21 - £40 and takes 4h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Loftus is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Loftus. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Market Place via Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Loftus. However, there are services departing from Manchester Victoria and arriving at Saltburn via Redcar Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
The distance between Manchester and Loftus is 153 miles. The road distance is 115.7 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to Loftus without a car is to train and line 1 bus which takes 4h 15m and costs £40 - £75.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Manchester to Loftus, including transfers.
Manchester to Loftus bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Loftus train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Victoria station.
The best way to get from Manchester to Loftus is to bus which takes 4h 58m and costs £21 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 4h 17m.
What companies run services between Manchester, England and Loftus, England?
National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Express Lounge every 3 hours. Tickets cost £16–26 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Victoria to Redcar Central hourly. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 2h 33m.
Train from Manchester Victoria to Darlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Victoria to Redcar Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Bus from Station to Market Place
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach North East
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Booking & Getting There
Manchester to Loftus bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station Express Lounge.
Manchester to Loftus train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Redcar Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Loftus is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Manchester to Loftus.
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