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 £30 - £60 and takes 7h 57m.

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 45m and costs £80 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Rayleigh and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Rayleigh to Manchester. However, there are services departing from The Library and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Bus Station, Coach Station and Finchley Road / O2 Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.

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 45m and costs £80 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 45m 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 Coach Station.

Train or bus from Rayleigh to Manchester?

The best way to get from Rayleigh to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 57m.

Where does the Rayleigh to Manchester bus arrive?

Rayleigh to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Finchley Road 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 3608+ hotels available in Manchester.

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

There are 8 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 45m
£83–141
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
7h 57m
£30–59
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
3h 52m
£89–308
Bus via Milton Keynes
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 737
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
8h 54m
£43–106
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 33m
£219–426
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 39m
£125–290
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 12m
£80–250

Rayleigh to Manchester by train and bus

311Weekly Services

3h 45mAverage Duration

£83Cheapest Price

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Distance: 218.8 mi
Duration: 3h 45m

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

You can take a train from Rayleigh to Manchester Piccadilly via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street Station, Euston Station, and London Euston in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Library to Shudehill Interchange via Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach Station, and Finchley Road / O2 Centre in around 7h 57m.

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