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

The cheapest way to get from Swanley to Manchester is to bus via Shudehill Interchange which costs £26 - £50 and takes 6h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swanley to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs £75 - £210.

Is there a direct train between Swanley and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Swanley to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Swanley and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Elephant & Castle station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

How far is it from Swanley to Manchester?

The distance between Swanley and Manchester is 205 miles. The road distance is 202.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swanley to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs £75 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Swanley to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanley to Manchester train from?

Swanley to Manchester train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Swanley station.

Train, bus or fly from Swanley to Manchester?

The best way to get from Swanley to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs £75 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 5h 42m, you could also fly, which costs £180 - £600 and takes 5h 14m.

Where does the Swanley to Manchester train arrive?

Swanley to Manchester train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Elephant & Castle station.

Can I drive from Swanley to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanley to Manchester is 202 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Swanley to Manchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3587+ hotels available in Manchester.

Swanley to Manchester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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 Swanley to Elephant & Castletrain Sevenoaks - London Blackfriars / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
3h 26m
£75–202
Bus via Shudehill Interchange
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
6h 47m
£26–49
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 540 / ...
5h 42m
£35–59
Drive 200.9 mi
1. Drive from Swanley to Manchestercar 200.9 mi
4h 25m
£50–72
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Swanley to London Charing Crosstrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3h 27m
£69–260
Fly from London City Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LCY - MAN
5h 14m
£185–588
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LGW - MAN
5h 25m
£67–238
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4h 15m
£107–252

Swanley to Manchester by train, foot, and bus

252Weekly Services

5h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 204 mi
Duration: 3h 26m

What companies run services between Swanley, Kent, England and Manchester, England?

You can take a train from Swanley to Manchester Piccadilly via Elephant & Castle, Elephant & Castle station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 26m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £26–40 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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