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

The cheapest way to get from Waterhead to Manchester is to line 555 bus and bus which costs £17 - £29 and takes 5h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Waterhead to Manchester is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Waterhead and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Waterhead to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Waterhead Inn for Pier and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Blackhall Road and Bus Station Night Std. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

How far is it from Waterhead to Manchester?

The distance between Waterhead and Manchester is 85 miles. The road distance is 85.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Waterhead to Manchester without a car is to train via Oxenholme Lake District which takes 3h 4m and costs £22 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Waterhead to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waterhead to Manchester bus from?

Waterhead to Manchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Blackhall Road station.

Train or bus from Waterhead to Manchester?

The best way to get from Waterhead to Manchester is to train via Oxenholme Lake District which takes 3h 4m and costs £22 - £50. Alternatively, you can line 555 bus and bus, which costs £17 - £29 and takes 5h 6m.

Where does the Waterhead to Manchester bus arrive?

Waterhead to Manchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Waterhead to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Waterhead to Manchester is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Waterhead to Manchester.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3473+ hotels available in Manchester.

Waterhead to Manchester - 4 ways to travel via train, line 555 bus, bus

There are 4 ways to get from Waterhead to Manchester by train, bus, 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 via Oxenholme Lake District
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Oxford RoadEdinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 4m
£22–45
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Windermere to Manchester PiccadillyWindermere - Manchester Airport
3h 15m
£13–42
Line 555 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Blackhall Road to Bus Station555
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Manchester Central Coach Station828
5h 6m
£18–28
Drive 84.8 mi
1. Drive from Waterhead to Manchester84.8 mi
1h 33m
£21–30

Waterhead to Manchester by bus and train

114Weekly Services

3h 4mAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 85 mi
Duration: 3h 4m

What companies run services between Waterhead, Cumbria, England and Manchester, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Oxford Road hourly. Tickets cost £15–25 and the journey takes 1h 8m. Northern Trains Limited also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waterhead Inn for Pier to Manchester Central Coach Station via Blackhall Road and Bus Station Night Std in around 5h 6m.

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