What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Platt Bridge?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Platt Bridge is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 36 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Platt Bridge?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Platt Bridge is to taxi which takes 36 min and costs £40 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Platt Bridge?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Platt Bridge. However, there are services departing from Ridgefield and arriving at Millers Lane via Leigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.

How far is it from Manchester to Platt Bridge?

The distance between Manchester and Platt Bridge is 21 miles. The road distance is 18.7 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to Platt Bridge without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Platt Bridge without a car is to train and bus which takes 58 min and costs £6 - £16.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Platt Bridge?

It takes approximately 58 min to get from Manchester to Platt Bridge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Platt Bridge bus from?

Manchester to Platt Bridge bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Ridgefield station.

Where does the Manchester to Platt Bridge bus arrive?

Manchester to Platt Bridge bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Leigh Bus Station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Platt Bridge?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Platt Bridge is 19 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Manchester to Platt Bridge.

Where can I stay near Platt Bridge?

There are 386+ hotels available in Platt Bridge.

Manchester to Platt Bridge - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Manchester to Platt Bridge by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Newton-le-Willowstrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Newton-le-Willows Rail Station to Millers Lanebus 360
58 min
£6–15
Drive 18.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Manchester to Platt Bridgecar 18.6 mi
36 min
£5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manchester to Platt Bridgetaxi 18.6 mi
36 min
£40–55
Bus, line 609 bus
1. Take the bus from Ridgefield to Leigh Bus Stationbus V1
2. Take the bus from Leigh Bus Station to Millers Lanebus 609 / ...
1h 16m

Manchester to Platt Bridge by train and bus

220Weekly Services

58 minAverage Duration

£6Cheapest Price

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Distance: 21 mi
Duration: 58 min

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Platt Bridge, England?

You can take a bus from Ridgefield to Millers Lane via Leigh Bus Station in around 1h 16m.

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