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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Purley to London St Pancras Intltrain train Three Bridges - Bedford / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
    3h 18m
    £73–126

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk023 / ...
    6h 6m
    £26–49

  3. Drive 198.2 mi

    1. Drive from Purley to Manchestercar car 198.2 mi
    4h 22m
    £49–70

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Purley to Farringdontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3h 33m
    £73–247

  5. Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    6h 31m
    £42–104

  6. Fly from London Gatwick Airport

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LGW - MAN
    4h 53m
    £65–211

  7. Fly from London City Airport

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LCY - MAN
    5h 20m
    £186–413

  8. Train to Southampton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    4h 2m
    £101–224

Purley to Manchester by train and foot

Calendar275Weekly Services
Duration3h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£73Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 18m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £19–35 and the journey takes 4h 50m.

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