What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to North London?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to North London is to bus via Canfield Gdns / Finchley Road which costs £11 - £40 and takes 5h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to North London?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to North London is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs £35 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and North London?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to North London. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Hillmarton Road / Camden Road via Canfield Gdns / Finchley Road and Camden Town / Camden Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and North London?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to North London station. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Tufnell Park station via Euston station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.

How far is it from Manchester to North London?

The distance between Manchester and North London is 186 miles. The road distance is 183.3 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to North London without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to North London without a car is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs £35 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to North London?

It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Manchester to North London, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to North London bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Manchester to North London train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to North London?

The best way to get from Manchester to North London is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs £35 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus via Canfield Gdns / Finchley Road, which costs £11 - £40 and takes 5h 16m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £210 and takes 3h 20m.

Where does the Manchester to North London bus arrive?

Manchester to North London bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

Where does the Manchester to North London train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to North London?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to North London is 183 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Manchester to North London.

Where can I stay near North London?

There are 20834+ hotels available in North London.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to North London by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London EustonManchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2h 16m
£39–189
Bus via Canfield Gdns / Finchley Road
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Finchley Road / O2 CentreUk023 / ...
5h 16m
£11–40
Drive 182.2 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to North London182.2 mi
3h 45m
£45–65
Fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
3h 20m
£60–202
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Marble Arch540
5h 20m
£30–41
Fly to London City Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)MAN - LCY
5h 8m
£190–377
Fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Luton Airport (LTN)MAN - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Kentish Town
5h 33m
£62–171
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterloo
4h 1m
£90–282

Manchester to North London by train and subway

322Weekly Services

2h 16mAverage Duration

£39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 184.8 mi
Duration: 2h 16m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and North London, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £35–190 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Finchley Road / O2 Centre every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £8–40 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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