What is the cheapest way to get from Potters Bar to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Potters Bar to Manchester is to bus which costs £16 - £45 and takes 5h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Potters Bar to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Potters Bar to Manchester is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £40 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Potters Bar and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Potters Bar station to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Potters Bar station and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via The Galleria and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Potters Bar and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Potters Bar to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Potters Bar and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Finsbury Park station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

How far is it from Potters Bar to Manchester?

The distance between Potters Bar and Manchester is 197 miles. The road distance is 175.8 miles.

How do I travel from Potters Bar to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Potters Bar to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £40 - £220.

How long does it take to get from Potters Bar to Manchester?

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Potters Bar to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Potters Bar to Manchester bus from?

Potters Bar to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Galleria station.

Where do I catch the Potters Bar to Manchester train from?

Potters Bar to Manchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.

Train, bus or fly from Potters Bar to Manchester?

The best way to get from Potters Bar to Manchester is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £40 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £45 and takes 5h 21m, you could also fly, which costs £200 - £420 and takes 5h 46m.

Where does the Potters Bar to Manchester bus arrive?

Potters Bar to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where does the Potters Bar to Manchester train arrive?

Potters Bar to Manchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Potters Bar to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Potters Bar to Manchester is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Potters Bar to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Potters Bar to Manchester?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester PiccadillyLondon Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
2h 57m
£44–211
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Shudehill InterchangeUk023 / ...
5h 21m
£16–41
Drive 174.8 mi
1. Drive from Potters Bar to Manchester174.8 mi
3h 25m
£44–64
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Potters Bar to Moorgate
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
3h 50m
£80–240
Bus via Milton Keynes
1. Take the bus from The Galleria to Milton Keynes Coachway737
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Station540 / ...
6h 1m
£39–54
Fly from London City Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LCY - MAN
5h 46m
£201–414
Train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LTN - MAN
5h 24m
£78–197
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
4h 31m
£93–239

Potters Bar to Manchester by train and subway

307Weekly Services

2h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 196.3 mi
Duration: 2h 57m

What companies run services between Potters Bar, England and Manchester, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £35–190 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Shudehill Interchange every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £8–22 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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