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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Tameside is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 17 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 9 min and costs £2 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Tameside?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Piccadilly Gardens and arriving at Wood Lane. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 37 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 hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 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 9 min and costs £2 - £9.

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

The train from Manchester Victoria to Stalybridge takes 9 min including transfers and departs hourly.

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 9 min and costs £2 - £9. Alternatively, you can line 231 bus, which costs and takes 37 min.

Where does the Manchester to Tameside bus arrive?

Manchester to Tameside bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Wood Lane 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 3520+ hotels available in Tameside.

Manchester to Tameside - 5 ways to travel via train, line 231 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 StalybridgeLiverpool Lime Street - Hull / ...
9 min
£2–9
Line 231 bus
1. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Wood Lane231
37 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manchester to Tameside7.6 mi
17 min
£19–23
Drive 7.6 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Tameside7.6 mi
17 min
£2–3
Tram
1. Take the tram from Piccadilly Gardens to Ashton-under-LyneBlue Line
33 min
£2–4

Manchester to Tameside by train

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Distance: 7.7 mi
Duration: 9 min

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Victoria to Stalybridge hourly. Tickets cost £3–9 and the journey takes 9 min. Northern Trains Limited also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Bee Network operates a bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Wood Lane every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 37 min.

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