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

The cheapest way to get from Rayleigh to Manchester is to bus which costs £35 - £90 and takes 7h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rayleigh to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs £80 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Rayleigh and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Rayleigh to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from The Library and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Bus Station, Temp Bus Station and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.

How far is it from Rayleigh to Manchester?

The distance between Rayleigh and Manchester is 220 miles. The road distance is 209.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rayleigh to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs £80 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Rayleigh to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rayleigh to Manchester bus from?

Rayleigh to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Temp Bus Station.

Train, bus or fly from Rayleigh to Manchester?

The best way to get from Rayleigh to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 7h 45m, you could also fly, which costs £30 - £170 and takes 5h 12m.

Where does the Rayleigh to Manchester bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rayleigh to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Rayleigh to Manchester is 210 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Rayleigh to Manchester.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3587+ hotels available in Manchester.

Rayleigh to Manchester - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Rayleigh 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 Rayleigh to London Liverpool Streettrain Southend Victoria - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
3h 44m
£84–142
Fly from London Southend Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SEN - MAN
5h 12m
£32–167
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rayleigh to Stratford (London)train Southend Victoria - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
6h 42m
£43–91
Drive 208.6 mi
1. Drive from Rayleigh to Manchestercar 208.6 mi
4h 19m
£52–75
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Rayleigh to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4h 3m
£82–259
Bus
1. Take the bus from Temp Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 737
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 540 / ...
7h 45m
£37–90
Train to London City Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Rayleigh to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LCY - MAN
5h 30m
£188–587
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Rayleigh to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
6h 4m
£77–222
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Rayleigh to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4h 43m
£119–265

Rayleigh to Manchester by train and bus

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3h 44mAverage Duration

£84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 218.8 mi
Duration: 3h 44m

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

You can take a train from Rayleigh to Manchester Piccadilly via London Liverpool Street, Primrose Street, Euston Station, and London Euston in around 3h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Library to Manchester Central Coach Station via Bus Station, Temp Bus Station, and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 7h 45m.

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