There are 4 ways to get from Manchester to Radford by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to NottinghamLiverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2h£20–67Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Greyfriar GateUk079
3h 10m£4–8Drive 67.8 mi
- Drive from Manchester to Radford67.8 mi
1h 41m£17–24Bus via Peveril Street
- Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to NottinghamUk079
3h 11m£4–8
Manchester to Radford by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Radford is to bus which costs £4 - £8 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Radford is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs £16 - £24.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Radford. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Boden Street via Canal Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Radford. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at High School Tram Stop via Nottingham Station Tram Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
The distance between Manchester and Radford is 84 miles. The road distance is 68.2 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to Radford without a car is to train which takes 2h and costs £19 - £70.
It takes approximately 2h to get from Manchester to Radford, including transfers.
Manchester to Radford bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.
Manchester to Radford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Manchester to Radford is to train which takes 2h and costs £19 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 - £8 and takes 3h 10m.
What companies run services between Manchester, England and Radford, Nottingham, England?
East Midlands Railways operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottingham hourly. Tickets cost £16–65 and the journey takes 1h 47m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Greyfriar Gate every 3 hours. Tickets cost £4–8 and the journey takes 2h 50m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–65
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Greyfriar Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Manchester to Radford bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Greyfriar Gate station.
Manchester to Radford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Nottingham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Radford is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Manchester to Radford.
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