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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourn to Manchester is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourn to Manchester is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourn and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourn to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Vicarage Close and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Trumpington Park-and-Ride, Airport Bus Station and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourn and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourn to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Meldreth and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

How far is it from Melbourn to Manchester?

The distance between Melbourn and Manchester is 232 miles. The road distance is 158.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Melbourn to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £80 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Melbourn to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourn to Manchester bus from?

Melbourn to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Trumpington Park-and-Ride station.

Where do I catch the Melbourn to Manchester train from?

Melbourn to Manchester train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Meldreth station.

Train, bus or fly from Melbourn to Manchester?

The best way to get from Melbourn to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £80 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £80 and takes 6h 43m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £180 and takes 6h 5m.

Where does the Melbourn to Manchester bus arrive?

Melbourn to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Airport Bus Station.

Where does the Melbourn to Manchester train arrive?

Melbourn to Manchester train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Melbourn to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourn to Manchester is 159 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Melbourn to Manchester.

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

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Melbourn to Manchester - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Melbourn to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Meldreth to King's Crosstrain Cambridge - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
3h 53m
£85–207
Drive 157.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Melbourn to Manchestercar 157.8 mi
3h 30m
£39–56
Bus
1. Take the bus from Trumpington Park-and-Ride to Airport Bus Stationbus 786
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 540 / ...
6h 43m
£53–76
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Meldreth to Hitchintrain
2. Take the train from Hitchin to Farringdontrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4h 22m
£84–269
Train via Doncaster
1. Take the train from Stevenage to Doncastertrain London Kings Cross - Bradford Forster Square / ...
2. Take the train from Doncaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
4h 22m
£100–165
Train #2
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
5h 59m
£76–140
Fly Luton Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LTN - MAN
6h 5m
£62–178
Fly London Stansted Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
5h 38m
£62–205
Fly London Stansted Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 33m
£67–174
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Meldreth to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
5h 22m
£121–270

Melbourn to Manchester by train and foot

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3h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 231 mi
Duration: 3h 53m

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

You can take a train from Meldreth to Manchester Piccadilly via King's Cross and London Euston in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vicarage Close to Manchester Central Coach Station via The Busway Trumpington Park-and-Ride, Trumpington Park-and-Ride, Airport Bus Station, and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 6h 43m.

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