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

The cheapest way to get from Southwark to Manchester is to rideshare which costs £16 - £26 and takes 4h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southwark to Manchester is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs £35 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Southwark and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Southwark to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from St George's Circus and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Southwark and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Southwark station to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Waterloo station and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.

How far is it from Southwark to Manchester?

The distance between Southwark and Manchester is 186 miles. The road distance is 186.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southwark to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs £35 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Southwark to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southwark to Manchester bus from?

Southwark to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Southwark to Manchester train from?

Southwark to Manchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.

Train, bus or fly from Southwark to Manchester?

The best way to get from Southwark to Manchester is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs £35 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus via Finchley Road / O2 Centre, which costs and takes 4h 54m, you could also fly, which costs £190 - £470 and takes 4h 58m.

Where does the Southwark to Manchester bus arrive?

Southwark to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Southwark to Manchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Southwark to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Southwark to Manchester is 187 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Southwark to Manchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 1121+ hotels available in Manchester.

Can I share a ride from Southwark to Manchester?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Southwark and Manchester. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Southwark to Manchester - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare

There are 9 ways to get from Southwark to Manchester by train, bus, rideshare, subway, plane, or car

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 London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
2h 37m
£37–183
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 540 / ...
5h 21m
£8–50
Bus via Finchley Road / O2 Centre
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Shudehill Interchangebus Uk023 / ...
4h 54m
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from London to Manchesterrideshare 186.2 mi
4h 2m
£16–26
Subway to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the subway from Southwark station to Bond Street stationsubway
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3h 14m
£75–219
Drive 185.7 mi
1. Drive from Southwark to Manchestercar 185.7 mi
4h
£46–66
Fly London City Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LCY - MAN
4h 58m
£195–463
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3h 28m
£83–216
Fly London City Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LCY - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 52m
£231–732

Southwark to Manchester by bus

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5h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 184.9 mi
Duration: 2h 37m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £35–180 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, Atlantic Travel GB Ltd operates a bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Shudehill Interchange every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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