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

The cheapest way to get from Podington to Manchester is to bus via Birmingham which costs £14 - £45 and takes 7h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Podington to Manchester is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Podington and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Podington to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Church and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Bus Station and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Podington to Manchester?

The distance between Podington and Manchester is 145 miles. The road distance is 131.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Podington to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs £60 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Podington to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Podington to Manchester bus from?

Podington to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Train or bus from Podington to Manchester?

The best way to get from Podington to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs £60 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £35 and takes 4h 40m.

Where does the Podington to Manchester bus arrive?

Podington to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Can I drive from Podington to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Podington to Manchester is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Podington to Manchester.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3429+ hotels available in Manchester.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Kettering to LeicesterLondon St Pancras International - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester PiccadillyLondon Euston - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 37m
£62–153
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby to Northampton Bus InterchangeX47 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Park to Newhall St
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Shudehill Interchange
7h 25m
£15–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Station540 / ...
4h 40m
£23–35
Drive 130.7 mi
1. Drive from Podington to Manchester130.7 mi
2h 56m
£33–47
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Wellingborough to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
3h 59m
£102–396
Line 25 bus, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Church to Bus Station25
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Central stationX5
3. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadilly
4h 9m
£33–147

Podington to Manchester by bus

36Weekly Buses

4h 40mAverage Duration

£23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 144.5 mi
Duration: 3h 37m

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

You can take a vehicle from Podington to Manchester Piccadilly via Wellingborough, Kettering, Leicester, and Nuneaton in around 3h 37m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £20–28 and the journey takes 2h 55m.

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