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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Melbourn is to bus via Birmingham which costs £22 - £40 and takes 7h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Melbourn is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Melbourn?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Melbourn. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Vicarage Close via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and Drummer St Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Melbourn?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Melbourn. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Meldreth via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

How far is it from Manchester to Melbourn?

The distance between Manchester and Melbourn is 232 miles. The road distance is 169.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Melbourn without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 57m and costs £85 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Manchester to Melbourn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Melbourn bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Manchester to Melbourn train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Melbourn?

The best way to get from Manchester to Melbourn is to train via London which takes 3h 57m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £22 - £40 and takes 7h 23m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £210 and takes 5h 54m.

Where does the Manchester to Melbourn bus arrive?

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

Where does the Manchester to Melbourn train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to Melbourn?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Melbourn is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Manchester to Melbourn.

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

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Manchester to Melbourn - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Meldrethtrain London Kings Cross - Cambridge / ...
3h 57m
£88–162
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Streetbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18bus Uk083
7h 23m
£22–36
Drive 168.1 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Melbourncar 168.1 mi
3h 11m
£41–60
Fly Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Hitchintrain
3. Take the train from Hitchin to Meldrethtrain
4h 39m
£95–326
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Peterboroughtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Cambridgetrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
5h 14m
£97–146
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 541 / ...
8h 4m
£45–104
Fly Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane MAN - STN
5h 54m
£59–208
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
6h 56m
£71–186

Manchester to Melbourn by train and foot

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3h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 230.9 mi
Duration: 3h 57m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Meldreth via London Euston and King's Cross in around 3h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Vicarage Close via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18, and Drummer St Bus Station in around 7h 23m.

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