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

The cheapest way to get from Stansted to Manchester is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stansted to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £110 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Stansted and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Stansted to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Flagstone Paving and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via The Portobello Inn and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Stansted and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Stansted to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Ebbsfleet International and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.

How far is it from Stansted to Manchester?

The distance between Stansted and Manchester is 216 miles. The road distance is 210.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stansted to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £110 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Stansted to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stansted to Manchester bus from?

Stansted to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Stansted to Manchester train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Stansted to Manchester?

The best way to get from Stansted to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £110 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 45m, you could also fly, which costs £210 - £340 and takes 6h 6m.

Where does the Stansted to Manchester bus arrive?

Stansted to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Stansted to Manchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Stansted to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Stansted to Manchester is 211 miles. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Stansted to Manchester.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3593+ hotels available in Manchester.

Stansted to Manchester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 223 bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Stansted to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
3h 16m
£114–172
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk023 / ...
7h 45m
£32–52
Drive 209.5 mi
1. Drive from Stansted to Manchestercar 209.5 mi
4h 38m
£52–75
Line 223 bus, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Labour-in-Vain Road to Barrack Rowbus
2. Take the train from Gravesend to Stratford Internationaltrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4h 43m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Meopham to London Victoriatrain Gillingham / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
7h 48m
£44–79
Fly London City Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LCY - MAN
6h 6m
£215–336
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Meopham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LGW - MAN
6h 44m
£84–215
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
6h 41m
£441–642

Stansted to Manchester by bus, train, and foot

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Distance: 214.4 mi
Duration: 3h 16m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £60–100 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £23–35 and the journey takes 4h 50m.

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