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

The cheapest way to get from Rugby to Manchester is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rugby to Manchester is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Rugby and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Rugby to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from North Street and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Cross Cheaping and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Rugby and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rugby and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 18m.

How far is it from Rugby to Manchester?

The distance between Rugby and Manchester is 101 miles. The road distance is 114.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rugby to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs £35 - £60.

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

The train from Rugby to Manchester Piccadilly takes 1h 18m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Rugby to Manchester bus from?

Rugby to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express Coventry, depart from Cross Cheaping station.

Where do I catch the Rugby to Manchester train from?

Rugby to Manchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Rugby station.

Train or bus from Rugby to Manchester?

The best way to get from Rugby to Manchester is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs £35 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 39m.

Where does the Rugby to Manchester bus arrive?

Rugby to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express Coventry, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Rugby to Manchester train arrive?

Rugby to Manchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Rugby to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Rugby to Manchester is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Rugby to Manchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

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Rugby to Manchester - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Rugby to Manchester by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rugby to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
1h 18m
£35–60
Drive 113.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Rugby to Manchestercar 113.9 mi
2h 6m
£28–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cross Cheaping to Birmingham Coach Stationbus X1
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
4h 39m

Rugby to Manchester by train

103Weekly Trains

1h 18mAverage Duration

£35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 100.4 mi
Duration: 1h 18m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Rugby to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 1h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Street to Manchester Central Coach Station via Transport Museum, Cross Cheaping, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 4h 39m.

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