What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Waterloo Station?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Waterloo Station is to rideshare which costs £14 - £35 and takes 4h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Waterloo Station?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Waterloo Station is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs £35 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Waterloo Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Waterloo Station. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Lower Marsh via Marble Arch Station / Park Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Waterloo Station?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Waterloo Station station. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Waterloo Station via Euston station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.

How far is it from Manchester to Waterloo Station?

The distance between Manchester and Waterloo Station is 186 miles. The road distance is 186.7 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to Waterloo Station without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Waterloo Station without a car is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs £35 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Waterloo Station?

It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Manchester to Waterloo Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Waterloo Station bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Manchester to Waterloo Station train from?

Manchester to Waterloo Station train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Waterloo Station?

The best way to get from Manchester to Waterloo Station is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs £35 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus via London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant), which costs £10 - £50 and takes 4h 40m, you could also fly, which costs £190 - £450 and takes 4h 48m.

Where does the Manchester to Waterloo Station bus arrive?

Manchester to Waterloo Station bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Marble Arch station.

Where does the Manchester to Waterloo Station train arrive?

Manchester to Waterloo Station train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Waterloo Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Waterloo Station is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Manchester to Waterloo Station.

How do I get a train ticket from Manchester to Waterloo Station?

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Where can I stay near Waterloo Station?

There are 20699+ hotels available in Waterloo Station.

Can I share a ride from Manchester to Waterloo Station?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Manchester and Waterloo Station. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Manchester to Waterloo Station - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, and rideshare

There are 9 ways to get from Manchester to Waterloo Station by train, bus, rideshare, plane, subway, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2h 15m
£37–179
Bus via London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)bus Uk023 / ...
4h 40m
£10–50
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Manchester to Londonrideshare 186.1 mi
4h 17m
£14–35
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, subway
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the subway from Bond Street station to Waterloo stationsubway
3h 3m
£70–219
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Marble Archbus 540 / ...
5h 17m
£12–35
Drive 185.6 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Waterloo Stationcar 185.6 mi
3h 59m
£46–66
Fly to London City Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)plane MAN - LCY
4h 48m
£195–443
Fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane MAN - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
5h 7m
£69–185
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
3h 45m
£82–276

Manchester to Waterloo Station by train and subway

322Weekly Services

2h 15mAverage Duration

£37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 184.9 mi
Duration: 2h 15m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Waterloo Station, Greater London, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £35–180 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) every 4 hours. Tickets cost £8–50 and the journey takes 4h 25m. Megabus UK also services this route 3 times a day.

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