What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Rushden?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Rushden is to bus which costs £24 - £40 and takes 5h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Rushden?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Rushden is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Rushden?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Rushden. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby via Lake and Northampton Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

How far is it from Manchester to Rushden?

The distance between Manchester and Rushden is 140 miles. The road distance is 125.7 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to Rushden without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Rushden without a car is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs £45 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Rushden?

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Manchester to Rushden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Rushden bus from?

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

Train or bus from Manchester to Rushden?

The best way to get from Manchester to Rushden is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs £45 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £40 and takes 5h 25m.

Where does the Manchester to Rushden bus arrive?

Manchester to Rushden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lake station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Rushden?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Rushden is 126 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Manchester to Rushden.

Where can I stay near Rushden?

There are 823+ hotels available in Rushden.

Manchester to Rushden - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to Rushden 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
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to NorthamptonManchester Piccadilly - Northampton
3h 29m
£45–114
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station120 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Park707 / ...
3. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to (Rushden) Skinners Hill LaybyX47 / ...
7h 6m
£22–49
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to LakeUk023
2. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to (Rushden) Skinners Hill LaybyX47 / ...
5h 25m
£25–40
Drive 125 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Rushden125 mi
3h 3m
£31–44
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to RugbyManchester Piccadilly - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to (Rushden) Skinners Hill LaybyX47 / ...
3h 50m
£44–112
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to SheffieldLiverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to WellingboroughSheffield - London St Pancras International
4h 25m
£35–89

Manchester to Rushden by train and bus

10Weekly Services

3h 29mAverage Duration

£45Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Rushden.

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Distance: 139.4 mi
Duration: 3h 29m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Rushden, Northamptonshire, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Northampton once daily. Tickets cost £35–110 and the journey takes 1h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby via Lake and Northampton Bus Interchange in around 5h 25m.

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