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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Sandford is to bus which costs £19 - £60 and takes 9h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Sandford is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Sandford?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Sandford. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Lamb Inn via Birmingham Coach Station and Sidwell Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 47m.

How far is it from Manchester to Sandford?

The distance between Manchester and Sandford is 259 miles. The road distance is 240.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Sandford without a car is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs £45 - £410.

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Manchester to Sandford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Sandford bus from?

Manchester to Sandford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Sandford?

The best way to get from Manchester to Sandford is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs £45 - £410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £60 and takes 9h 47m.

Where does the Manchester to Sandford bus arrive?

Manchester to Sandford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Sandford?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Sandford is 241 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Manchester to Sandford.

Where can I stay near Sandford?

There are 1008+ hotels available in Sandford.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to Sandford by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Exeter St Davidstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Paignton
5h 51m
£46–401
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 101 / ...
9h 47m
£19–59
Drive 239.5 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Sandfordcar 239.5 mi
4h 10m
£59–85
Fly, line 369 bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
2. Take the bus from Prison to Lamb Innbus
4h 30m
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain Manchester Piccadilly - Banbury / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
6h 36m
£43–206
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
8h 29m
£64–175

Manchester to Sandford by train and bus

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5h 51mAverage Duration

£46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 257 mi
Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Sandford, Devon, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Exeter St Davids twice daily. Tickets cost £40–400 and the journey takes 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Lamb Inn via Birmingham Coach Station, Bampfylde Street, and Sidwell Street in around 9h 47m.

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