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 £17 - £40 and takes 6h 4m.

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 8m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Wantage?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Wantage. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Market Place via Newhall St and Osney Island. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.

How far is it from Manchester to Wantage?

The distance between Manchester and Wantage is 170 miles. The road distance is 164.7 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 49m and costs £24 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 49m 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 FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Wantage?

The best way to get from Manchester to Wantage is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs £24 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £40 and takes 6h 4m.

Where does the Manchester to Wantage bus arrive?

Manchester to Wantage bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Wantage?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Wantage is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Manchester to Wantage.

Where can I stay near Wantage?

There are 1087+ hotels available in Wantage.

Manchester to Wantage - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 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 OxfordManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
3h 49m
£25–116
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall StUk076 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Gloucester Green Bus StationUk920
6h 4m
£18–35
Drive 163.8 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Wantage163.8 mi
3h 8m
£40–58
Fly, train, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Didcot Parkway
3. Take the bus from Parkway Station to Market Place
4h 15m
£95–276

Manchester to Wantage by train, foot, and bus

106Weekly Services

3h 49mAverage Duration

£25Cheapest Price

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Distance: 168.6 mi
Duration: 3h 49m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxford hourly. Tickets cost £20–110 and the journey takes 2h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Market Place via Newhall St, Gloucester Green Bus Station, and Osney Island in around 6h 4m.

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