What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to The Cube?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to The Cube is to bus via Newhall St which costs £4 - £14 and takes 2h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to The Cube?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to The Cube is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and The Cube?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Birmingham Brunel Street Bus Stop. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and The Cube?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Birmingham New Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 31m.

How far is it from Manchester to The Cube?

The distance between Manchester and The Cube is 82 miles. The road distance is 84.9 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to The Cube without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to The Cube without a car is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs £14 - £65.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to The Cube?

The train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street takes 1h 31m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Manchester to The Cube bus from?

Manchester to The Cube bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to The Cube train from?

Manchester to The Cube train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to The Cube?

The best way to get from Manchester to The Cube is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs £14 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £16 and takes 2h 17m.

Where does the Manchester to The Cube bus arrive?

Manchester to The Cube bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Birmingham Brunel Street Bus Stop station.

Where does the Manchester to The Cube train arrive?

Manchester to The Cube train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Manchester to The Cube?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to The Cube is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Manchester to The Cube.

How do I get a train ticket from Manchester to The Cube?

Book your Manchester to The Cube train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Manchester to The Cube?

Book your Manchester to The Cube bus tickets online with Omio and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near The Cube?

There are 3292+ hotels available in The Cube.

Can I share a ride from Manchester to The Cube?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Manchester and The Cube. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Manchester to The Cube - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to The Cube by train, bus, rideshare, or car

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 Birmingham New StreetManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
1h 40m
£14–65
Bus via Newhall St
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall StUk076 / ...
2h 44m
£4–14
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Birmingham Brunel Street Bus Stopmegabus M11
2h 17m
£11–16
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Manchester to Birmingham82.6 mi
2h 8m
£5–14
Bus via Birmingham Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station120 / ...
2h 45m
£7–23
Drive 84.4 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to The Cube84.4 mi
1h 37m
£22–31

Manchester to The Cube by train and foot

215Weekly Services

1h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 81.8 mi
Duration: 1h 40m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and The Cube, Birmingham, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £14–55 and the journey takes 1h 31m. Avanti West Coast also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Megabus UK operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Birmingham Brunel Street Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost £11–16 and the journey takes 2h 10m.

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