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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Wantage is to bus via Birmingham which costs £16 - £30 and takes 5h 23m.

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 to Wantage. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Market Place via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and George Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

How far is it from Manchester to Wantage?

The distance between Manchester and Wantage is 176 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 and bus which takes 3h 42m and costs £80 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 42m 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.

Where does the Manchester to Wantage bus arrive?

Manchester to Wantage bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall Street 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 1240+ hotels available in Wantage.

Manchester to Wantage - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to Wantage by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxfordtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Frideswide Square to Market Placebus S9 / ...
3h 42m
£84–117
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Streetbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stopbus Uk920
5h 23m
£17–30
Drive 164.2 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Wantagecar 164.2 mi
3h 10m
£40–58
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 11m
£89–330
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 541 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus 737
7h 2m
£39–94
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 bus from Parkway Station to Market Placebus
4h 52m
£100–240

Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

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Distance: 174.8 mi
Duration: 3h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Market Place via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stop, and George Street in around 5h 23m.

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