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

The cheapest way to get from Margate to Manchester is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 8h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Margate to Manchester is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £100 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Margate and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Margate to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Marine Terrace and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Margate and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Margate to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Margate and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

How far is it from Margate to Manchester?

The distance between Margate and Manchester is 275 miles. The road distance is 266.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Margate to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £100 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Margate to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Margate to Manchester bus from?

Margate to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Marine Terrace station.

Where do I catch the Margate to Manchester train from?

Margate to Manchester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.

Train or bus from Margate to Manchester?

The best way to get from Margate to Manchester is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 8h 54m.

Where does the Margate to Manchester bus arrive?

Margate to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Margate to Manchester train arrive?

Margate to Manchester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Margate to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Margate to Manchester is 266 miles. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Margate to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Margate to Manchester?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Margate to Manchester?

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Margate to Manchester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Margate to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
4h 8m
£107–182
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Marine Terrace to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 022
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk023 / ...
8h 54m
£36–56
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Margate to London Victoriatrain Ramsgate - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
7h 52m
£62–106
Drive 264.7 mi
1. Drive from Margate to Manchestercar 264.7 mi
5h 5m
£66–94
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4h 52m
£115–338
Train to London City Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Margate to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LCY - MAN
6h 16m
£259–466
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Margate to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
6h 43m
£104–242
Train, train to London Southend Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Margate to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SEN - MAN
7h 14m
£104–342

Margate to Manchester by train and foot

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Distance: 273.8 mi
Duration: 4h 8m

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

You can take a train from Margate to Manchester Piccadilly via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marine Terrace to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 8h 54m.

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