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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Wantage is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 6h.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Wantage is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Wantage?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Wantage. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Market Place via Birmingham Coach Station and Osney Island. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

How far is it from Manchester to Wantage?

The distance between Manchester and Wantage is 170 miles. The road distance is 165.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Wantage without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs £80 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Manchester to Wantage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Wantage bus from?

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

Train or bus from Manchester to Wantage?

The best way to get from Manchester to Wantage is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs £80 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 6h.

Where does the Manchester to Wantage bus arrive?

Manchester to Wantage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Wantage?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Wantage is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Manchester to Wantage.

Where can I stay near Wantage?

There are 1128+ hotels available in Wantage.

Manchester to Wantage - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Wantage by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxfordtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
3h 50m
£82–115
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus 423 / ...
6h
£33–76
Drive 164.2 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Wantagecar 164.2 mi
3h 10m
£41–59
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Didcot Parkwaytrain
3. Take the bus from Parkway Station to Market Placebus
4h 4m
£88–280
Fly to Southampton Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Didcot Parkwaytrain
4. Take the bus from Parkway Station to Market Placebus
4h 47m
£99–195

Manchester to Wantage by train, foot, and bus

133Weekly Services

3h 50mAverage Duration

£82Cheapest Price

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Distance: 168.6 mi
Duration: 3h 50m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxford hourly. Tickets cost £75–110 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Market Place via Birmingham Coach Station, Gloucester Green Bus Station, and Osney Island in around 6h.

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