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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Thrapston is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Thrapston is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Thrapston?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Thrapston. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at (Thrapston) Thrapston Library via Milton Keynes Coachway, Northampton Bus Interchange and Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.

How far is it from Manchester to Thrapston?

The distance between Manchester and Thrapston is 144 miles. The road distance is 124.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Thrapston without a car is to train and line 16 bus which takes 4h 21m and costs £45 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Manchester to Thrapston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Thrapston bus from?

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

Train or bus from Manchester to Thrapston?

The best way to get from Manchester to Thrapston is to bus and line 707 bus and line 16 bus which takes 7h 11m and costs £35 - £65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £130 and takes 4h 43m.

Where does the Manchester to Thrapston bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to Thrapston?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Thrapston is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Manchester to Thrapston.

Where can I stay near Thrapston?

There are 393+ hotels available in Thrapston.

Manchester to Thrapston - 4 ways to travel via train, line 16 bus, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Manchester to Thrapston by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 16 bus
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneatontrain
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Leicestertrain
3. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
4. Take the bus from Newland Centre to (Thrapston) Thrapston Librarybus 16 / ...
4h 21m
£49–112
Drive 123.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Manchester to Thrapstoncar 123.5 mi
2h 58m
£31–44
Bus, line 707 bus, line 16 bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 540 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Coach Parkbus 707
3. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to Bus Interchangebus X4 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to (Thrapston) Thrapston Librarybus 16 / ...
7h 11m
£35–62
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain Nottingham - London St Pancras International / ...
4h 43m
£33–128

Manchester to Thrapston by train, foot, and bus

72Weekly Services

4h 21mAverage Duration

£49Cheapest Price

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Distance: 143.4 mi
Duration: 4h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to (Thrapston) Thrapston Library via Milton Keynes Coachway, Coach Park, Northampton Bus Interchange, and Bus Interchange in around 7h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to (Thrapston) Thrapston Library via Nottingham, Kettering, and Newland Centre in around 4h 43m.

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