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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to The Shard is to bus which costs £20 - £35 and takes 5h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to The Shard is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs £65 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and The Shard?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to The Shard. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Tennis Street via Victoria Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and The Shard?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to The Shard station. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at London Bridge Station via Euston station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.

How far is it from Manchester to The Shard?

The distance between Manchester and The Shard is 188 miles. The road distance is 187 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to The Shard without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs £65 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Manchester to The Shard, including transfers.

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

Manchester to The Shard bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

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

Manchester to The Shard train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to The Shard?

The best way to get from Manchester to The Shard is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus via Bond Street station, which costs £35 - £100 and takes 5h 2m, you could also fly, which costs £170 - £600 and takes 4h 56m.

Where does the Manchester to The Shard bus arrive?

Manchester to The Shard bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Manchester to The Shard train arrive?

Manchester to The Shard train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Manchester to The Shard?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to The Shard is 187 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Manchester to The Shard.

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

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Where can I stay near The Shard?

There are 21208+ hotels available in The Shard.

Manchester to The Shard - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to The Shard by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2h 22m
£67–114
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus Uk023 / ...
5h 53m
£20–33
Bus via Bond Street station
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Marble Archbus 540 / ...
5h 2m
£39–96
Drive 185.9 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to The Shardcar 185.9 mi
4h
£47–67
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, subway
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the subway from Bond Street station to London Bridge stationsubway
3h 9m
£67–229
Fly to London City Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)plane MAN - LCY
4h 56m
£179–574
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
3h 42m
£100–220
Fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane MAN - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London Bridgetrain
5h 16m
£70–187

Manchester to The Shard by train, subway, and foot

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What companies run services between Manchester, England and The Shard, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 7m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Marble Arch hourly. Tickets cost £35–85 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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