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How to get fromRushden to Manchesterby train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Rushden to Manchester by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Hinckley

    best
    1. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain train London St Pancras International - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain train London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
    3h 41m
    £80–118

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby to Northampton Bus Interchangebus bus X47 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 707
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    7h 5m
    £24–41

  3. Drive  126.7 mi

    1. Drive from Rushden to Manchestercar car 126.7 mi
    3h 1m
    £32–45

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Wellingborough to Sheffieldtrain train Bedford - Sheffield / ...
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    4h 47m
    £63–98

  5. Line 50 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby to Bus Interchangebus bus 50 / ...
    2. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    5h 27m
    £65–96

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby to Northampton Bus Interchangebus bus X47 / ...
    2. Take the train from Northampton to Coventrytrain train
    3. Take the train from Coventry to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    6h 7m
    £55–95

Rushden to Manchester by bus and train

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration4h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 143.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Rushden, Northamptonshire, England and Manchester, England?

You can take a vehicle from Rushden to Manchester Piccadilly via Wellingborough, Kettering, Leicester, and Nuneaton in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby to Manchester Central Coach Station via Northampton Bus Interchange and Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 5m.

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