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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Rushden is to bus via Leicester which costs £15 - £28 and takes 7h 37m.

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 4m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Rushden?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Rushden. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby via Milton Keynes Coachway and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

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 18m and costs £45 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 18m 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 National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Rushden?

The best way to get from Manchester to Rushden is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs £45 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £50 and takes 4h 58m.

Where does the Manchester to Rushden bus arrive?

Manchester to Rushden bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Rushden?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Rushden is 126 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Manchester to Rushden.

Where can I stay near Rushden?

There are 846+ 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 Northamptontrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milton Keynes Central
3h 18m
£45–161
Bus via Leicester
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Leicester St Margarets bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Northampton Town Centrebus
3. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to (Rushden) Skinners Hill Laybybus X47 / ...
7h 37m
£16–28
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Rugbytrain
2. Take the bus from Rugby Rail Station to Northampton Bus Interchangebus 96
3. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to (Rushden) Skinners Hill Laybybus X47 / ...
4h 51m
£39–80
Drive 125 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Rushdencar 125 mi
3h 4m
£31–44
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Wellingboroughtrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
4h 26m
£23–90
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 540 / ...
4h 58m
£23–45

Manchester to Rushden by train and bus

1Weekly Services

3h 18mAverage Duration

£45Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Rushden.

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Distance: 138.9 mi
Duration: 3h 18m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Northampton once a week. Tickets cost £35–160 and the journey takes 1h 46m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway hourly. Tickets cost £20–40 and the journey takes 3h.

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