There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to Raunds by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneatontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
- Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain Nottingham - London St Pancras International / ...
2h 58m£104–147Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 541 / ...
6h 57m£31–50Train, bus
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Rugbytrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
- Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to (Raunds) Shelmerdine Risebus X47
4h 36m£45–74Drive 125.5 mi
- Drive from Manchester to Raundscar 125.5 mi
3h 4m£32–45Train, bus via Hillmorton
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Rugbytrain
- Take the bus from Celtic Way to Northampton Bus Interchangebus 96A / ...
- Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to (Raunds) Shelmerdine Risebus X47
5h 58m£43–62Train, line 16 bus
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain
- Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Shelmerdine Risebus 16
5h 59m£68–94
Manchester to Raunds by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Raunds is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Raunds is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £100 - £150.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Raunds. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at (Raunds) Shelmerdine Rise via Milton Keynes Coachway, Bus Station and (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Raunds. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Kettering via Nuneaton and Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
The distance between Manchester and Raunds is 144 miles. The road distance is 126.2 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to Raunds without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £100 - £150.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Manchester to Raunds, including transfers.
Manchester to Raunds bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Raunds train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Manchester to Raunds is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £100 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 57m.
What companies run services between Manchester, England and Raunds, England?
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Raunds via Nuneaton, Leicester, and Kettering in around 2h 58m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £23–40 and the journey takes 4h.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneaton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Leicester to Kettering
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Nottingham to Kettering
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to (Raunds) Shelmerdine Rise
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach Midlands
- Single
- £3
Bus from Celtic Way to Northampton Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach Midlands
- Single
- £3
Bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to (Raunds) Shelmerdine Rise
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach Midlands
- Single
- £3
Bus from Bus Interchange to Shelmerdine Rise
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach Midlands
- Single
- £3
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- National Express
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Manchester to Raunds bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.
Manchester to Raunds train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Nuneaton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Raunds is 126 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Manchester to Raunds.
There are 693+ hotels available in Raunds.

















