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

The cheapest way to get from Purley to Manchester is to bus via Finchley Road / O2 Centre which costs £10 - £24 and takes 6h 9m.

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 £45 - £200.

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 £45 - £200.

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 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 £45 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £65 and takes 5h 26m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £230 and takes 4h 53m.

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 20m to drive from Purley to Manchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3405+ hotels available in Manchester.

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 IntlThree Bridges - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester PiccadillyLondon Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
3h 17m
£45–200
Bus via Finchley Road / O2 Centre
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Shudehill InterchangeUk023 / ...
6h 9m
£10–23
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Station540 / ...
5h 26m
£15–65
Drive 198.2 mi
1. Drive from Purley to Manchester198.2 mi
4h 20m
£49–71
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Purley to Farringdon
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
3h 44m
£80–236
Fly from London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LGW - MAN
4h 53m
£69–229
Fly from London City Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LCY - MAN
5h 17m
£192–413
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
4h 17m
£88–228

Purley to Manchester by train and foot

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3h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 199.4 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 £8–45 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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