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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Thrapston is to bus which costs £26 - £50 and takes 6h 27m.

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 56m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Thrapston?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Thrapston. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at (Thrapston) Thrapston Library via Lake, Northampton Bus Interchange and Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

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 29m and costs £45 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m 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 FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Thrapston?

The best way to get from Manchester to Thrapston is to bus which takes 6h 27m and costs £26 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £110 and takes 4h 53m.

Where does the Manchester to Thrapston bus arrive?

Manchester to Thrapston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lake station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Thrapston?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Thrapston is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Manchester to Thrapston.

Where can I stay near Thrapston?

There are 372+ hotels available in Thrapston.

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

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 Nuneaton
2. Take the train from Leicester to Kettering
3. Take the bus from Newland Centre to (Thrapston) Thrapston Library16 / ...
4h 29m
£48–106
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to LakeUk023
2. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to Bus InterchangeX4 / ...
6h 27m
£27–46
Drive 123.5 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Thrapston123.5 mi
2h 56m
£31–44
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to NottinghamLiverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Nottingham to KetteringNottingham - London St Pancras International / ...
4h 53m
£35–102

Manchester to Thrapston by train, foot, and bus

59Weekly Services

4h 29mAverage Duration

£48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 143.2 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to (Thrapston) Thrapston Library via Lake, Northampton Bus Interchange, and Bus Interchange in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to (Thrapston) Thrapston Library via Nottingham, Kettering, and Newland Centre in around 4h 53m.

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