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

The cheapest way to get from Purley to Manchester is to bus which costs £14 - £60 and takes 6h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Purley to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £40 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Purley and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Purley to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Purley / Downlands Precinct and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Denmark Hill /Camberwell Green and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Purley and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Purley to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Purley and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

How far is it from Purley to Manchester?

The distance between Purley and Manchester is 201 miles. The road distance is 199.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Purley to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £40 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Purley to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Purley to Manchester bus from?

Purley to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Purley to Manchester train from?

Purley to Manchester train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Purley station.

Train, bus or fly from Purley to Manchester?

The best way to get from Purley to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £40 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus via Denmark Hill /Camberwell Green, which costs £9 - £70 and takes 6h 16m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £200 and takes 4h 56m.

Where does the Purley to Manchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Purley to Manchester train arrive?

Purley to Manchester train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Purley to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Purley to Manchester is 199 miles. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Purley to Manchester.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Purley to London St Pancras Intltrain Three Bridges - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
3h 17m
£42–190
Bus via Denmark Hill /Camberwell Green
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 540 / ...
6h 16m
£10–66
Drive 198.2 mi
1. Drive from Purley to Manchestercar 198.2 mi
4h 22m
£49–71
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Purley to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3h 46m
£78–233
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk023 / ...
6h 41m
£15–57
Fly from London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LGW - MAN
4h 56m
£58–195
Fly from London City Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LCY - MAN
5h 18m
£205–462
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4h 10m
£87–220

Purley to Manchester by train and foot

287Weekly Services

3h 17mAverage Duration

£42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 199.5 mi
Duration: 3h 17m

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

You can take a train from Purley to Manchester Piccadilly via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 3h 17m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £8–50 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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