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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Sandy is to bus which costs £26 - £60 and takes 5h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Sandy is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Sandy?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Sandy. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Sandy via Doncaster and Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

How far is it from Manchester to Sandy?

The distance between Manchester and Sandy is 173 miles. The road distance is 158.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Sandy without a car is to train via Doncaster which takes 3h 17m and costs £30 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Manchester to Sandy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Sandy train from?

Manchester to Sandy train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Sandy?

The best way to get from Manchester to Sandy is to train via Doncaster which takes 3h 17m and costs £30 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £60 and takes 5h 53m.

Where does the Manchester to Sandy train arrive?

Manchester to Sandy train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Doncaster station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Sandy?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Sandy is 159 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Manchester to Sandy.

How do I get a train ticket from Manchester to Sandy?

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Where can I stay near Sandy?

There are 441+ hotels available in Sandy.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to Sandy 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 via Doncaster
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Doncastertrain
2. Take the train from Doncaster to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Sandytrain
3h 17m
£32–131
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 540 / ...
5h 53m
£27–57
Drive 157.6 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Sandycar 157.6 mi
2h 53m
£39–56
Fly, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Sandytrain
4h 18m
£79–246
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Peterboroughtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Sandytrain Peterborough - London Kings Cross / ...
3h 47m
£51–114
Train via Hinckley
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneatontrain
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Sandytrain
3h 59m
£52–129

Manchester to Sandy by train

117Weekly Trains

3h 17mAverage Duration

£32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 171.8 mi
Duration: 3h 17m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Sandy, England?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sandy via Doncaster and Peterborough in around 3h 17m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway hourly. Tickets cost £21–45 and the journey takes 3h.

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