There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to New Forest by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Cheltenham
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cheltenham Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Swindontrain Cheltenham Spa - London Paddington / ...
5h 22m£76–121Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Park & Ridebus Cf8
- Take the bus from Park & Ride to Fleming Waybus Cf6
6h 49m£26–45Drive 171.2 mi
- Drive from Manchester to New Forestcar 171.2 mi
3h 7m£43–61Fly, train, bus
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
- Take the train from London Paddington to Swindontrain
- Take the bus from Fleming Way to Five Alls Courtbus
5h£101–325Train
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
6h£93–142
Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to New Forest is to bus which costs £25 - £45 and takes 6h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to New Forest is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to New Forest station. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Police Station via Park & Ride and Fleming Way. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to New Forest. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Swindon via Cheltenham Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
The distance between Manchester and New Forest is 185 miles. The road distance is 172.2 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to New Forest without a car is to train via Cheltenham which takes 5h 22m and costs £75 - £130.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Manchester to New Forest, including transfers.
Manchester to New Forest bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to New Forest train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Manchester to New Forest is to train via Cheltenham which takes 5h 22m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £45 and takes 6h 49m.
What companies run services between Manchester, England and New Forest, Wiltshire, England?
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Police Station via Cheltenham Spa, Swindon, and Fleming Way in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Police Station via Park & Ride and Fleming Way in around 6h 49m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–210
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–120
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Swindon
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Swindon
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Park & Ride to Fleming Way
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 1202 338420
- Website
- Salisbury Reds
Bus from Fleming Way to Five Alls Court
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Salisbury Reds
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Booking & Getting There
Manchester to New Forest bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Park & Ride station.
Manchester to New Forest train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to New Forest is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Manchester to New Forest.
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