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 £21 - £45 and takes 5h 15m.

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 51m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Sandy?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Sandy. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Recreation Ground via Milton Keynes Coachway and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

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 20m.

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 20m and costs £30 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Manchester to Sandy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Sandy bus from?

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

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 20m and costs £30 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £45 and takes 5h 15m.

Where does the Manchester to Sandy bus arrive?

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

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 51m 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 434+ hotels available in Sandy.

Manchester to Sandy - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Manchester to Sandy by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Doncaster
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Doncaster
2. Take the train from Doncaster to Peterborough
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Sandy
3h 20m
£33–137
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway540 / ...
5h 15m
£22–44
Drive 157.6 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Sandy157.6 mi
2h 51m
£39–56
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Sandy
4h 17m
£88–251
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to PeterboroughLiverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to SandyPeterborough - London Kings Cross / ...
3h 49m
£57–137
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Milton Keynes CentralManchester Piccadilly - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from Central station to Bus StationX5
4h 18m
£37–99
Fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Luton Airport (LTN)MAN - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intl
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sandy
6h 8m
£73–225

Manchester to Sandy by train

117Weekly Trains

3h 20mAverage Duration

£33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 171.8 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

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 20m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway hourly. Tickets cost £20–40 and the journey takes 2h 55m.

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