There are 7 ways to get from Slough to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Slough to Tottenham Court Rdtrain Elizabeth
- Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
3h 14m£74–196Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk980 / ...
6h 49m£17–29Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 210 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
6h 47m£40–56Drive 182.8 mi
- Drive from Slough to Manchestercar 182.8 mi
3h 28m£45–65Fly from London Heathrow Airport
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
2h 55m£56–209Train
- Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 13m£86–251Train to Southampton Airport, fly
- Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4h£103–236
Slough to Manchester by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Slough to Manchester is to bus which costs £17 - £29 and takes 6h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Slough to Manchester is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs £55 - £210.
No, there is no direct bus from Slough to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Wellington Street Stop B and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Slough to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Slough and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Tottenham Court Road station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
The distance between Slough and Manchester is 205 miles. The road distance is 183.9 miles.
The best way to get from Slough to Manchester without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 14m and costs £70 - £200.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Slough to Manchester, including transfers.
Slough to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Slough to Manchester train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Slough station.
The best way to get from Slough to Manchester is to train via London which takes 3h 14m and costs £70 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £40 - £60 and takes 6h 47m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £210 and takes 2h 55m.
What companies run services between Slough, England and Manchester, England?
You can take a train from Slough to Manchester Piccadilly via Tottenham Court Road Station, Tottenham Court Road station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wellington Street Stop B to Manchester Central Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 47m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–170
Flights from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £65–130
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £65–130
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Slough to Tottenham Court Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–13
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Off Peak
- £6–11
- Peak
- £8–13
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £65–180
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- £65–95
- Anytime Single 1st Class
- £120–180
Train from Reading to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £80–230
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £80–120
- 1st Class
- £160–230
Train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–55
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £28–45
- 1st Class
- £40–55
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–29
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–27
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Slough to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Slough to Manchester train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Tottenham Court Rd station.
Yes, the driving distance between Slough to Manchester is 184 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Slough to Manchester.
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