There are 7 ways to get from Watchet to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Birmingham
best- Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 34m£92–151Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from County Hall to Bus Stationbus 105 / ...
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk071
8h 44m£30–47Drive 213.3 mi
- Drive from Watchet to Manchestercar 213.3 mi
3h 54m£53–77Line 28 bus, train to Exeter, fly
- Take the bus from Brendon Road to Hither Meadbus
- Take the bus from Hither Mead to Taunton Rail Stationbus
- Take the train from Taunton to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
4h 43m£97–240Train
- Take the train from Taunton to Newport (S Wales)train Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
7h 17m£84–151Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from County Hall to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 105 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
9h 26m£40–70Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
- Take the train from Taunton to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
5h 47m£133–398
Watchet to Manchester by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Watchet to Manchester is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 8h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Watchet to Manchester is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Watchet to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Brendon Road and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Hither Mead, County Hall and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Watchet to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Taunton and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
The distance between Watchet and Manchester is 234 miles. The road distance is 214.5 miles.
The best way to get from Watchet to Manchester without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 34m and costs £90 - £160.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Watchet to Manchester, including transfers.
Watchet to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from County Hall station.
Watchet to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Taunton station.
The best way to get from Watchet to Manchester is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 34m and costs £90 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 8h 44m.
What companies run services between Watchet, England and Manchester, England?
You can take a bus from Brendon Road to Manchester Piccadilly via Hither Mead, Taunton Rail Station, Taunton, and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brendon Road to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Hither Mead, Castle Way, County Hall, and Bristol Bus Station in around 8h 44m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Exeter to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £130–340
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–210
Train from Taunton to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–90
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Taunton to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–21
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Taunton to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from County Hall to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- National Express
Bus from County Hall to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Watchet to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Watchet to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Watchet to Manchester is 215 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Watchet to Manchester.
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