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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Tameside is to line 216 bus which costs £2 and takes 36 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Tameside is to train which takes 8 min and costs £2 - £6.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Tameside?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Piccadilly Gardens and arriving at Ashton-under-Lyne Interchange. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Tameside?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester Victoria and arriving at Stalybridge. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

How far is it from Manchester to Tameside?

The distance between Manchester and Tameside is 8 miles. The road distance is 7.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Tameside without a car is to train which takes 8 min and costs £2 - £6.

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

The train from Manchester Victoria to Stalybridge takes 8 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Tameside bus from?

Manchester to Tameside bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Piccadilly Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Tameside train from?

Manchester to Tameside train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Victoria station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Tameside?

The best way to get from Manchester to Tameside is to train which takes 8 min and costs £2 - £6. Alternatively, you can line 216 bus, which costs £2 and takes 36 min.

Where does the Manchester to Tameside bus arrive?

Manchester to Tameside bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Ashton-under-Lyne Interchange station.

Where does the Manchester to Tameside train arrive?

Manchester to Tameside train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Stalybridge station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Tameside?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Tameside is 8 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Manchester to Tameside.

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

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Where can I stay near Tameside?

There are 3664+ hotels available in Tameside.

Manchester to Tameside - 5 ways to travel via train, line 216 bus, taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Tameside by train, bus, taxi, car, or tram

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 Victoria to Stalybridgetrain Liverpool Lime Street - Hull / ...
8 min
£2–6
Line 216 bus
1. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Ashton-under-Lyne Interchangebus 216 / ...
36 min
£2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manchester to Tamesidetaxi 7.6 mi
17 min
£19–23
Drive 7.6 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Tamesidecar 7.6 mi
17 min
£2–3
Tram
1. Take the tram from Piccadilly Gardens to Ashton-under-Lynetram Blue Line
33 min
£2–4

Manchester to Tameside by train

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Distance: 7.7 mi
Duration: 8 min

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Victoria to Stalybridge hourly. Tickets cost £2–5 and the journey takes 8 min. Northern Trains Limited also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Bee Network operates a bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Ashton-under-Lyne Interchange every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 36 min.

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