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

The cheapest way to get from Waterhead to Manchester is to bus which costs £15 - £21 and takes 4h 22m.

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 34m 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 Bus Rail Interchange and Bus Station Night Std. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Waterhead and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Waterhead to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Windermere and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road via Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

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 1m and costs £26 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 3h 1m 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 Bus Rail Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Waterhead to Manchester train from?

Waterhead to Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Oxenholme Lake District 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 1m and costs £26 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £21 and takes 4h 22m.

Where does the Waterhead to Manchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Waterhead to Manchester train arrive?

Waterhead to Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.

Can I drive from Waterhead to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Waterhead to Manchester is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Waterhead to Manchester.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3605+ hotels available in Manchester.

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There are 4 ways to get from Waterhead to Manchester by train, bus, or car

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Train via Oxenholme Lake District
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 1m
£26–55
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Bus Stationbus X8
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
4h 22m
£15–21
Drive 84.7 mi
1. Drive from Waterhead to Manchestercar 84.7 mi
1h 34m
£21–31
Train
1. Take the train from Windermere to Manchester Piccadillytrain Windermere - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 19m
£29–53

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Distance: 84.7 mi
Duration: 3h 1m

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 £20–35 and the journey takes 1h 9m. Northern Trains Limited also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waterhead Inn for Pier to Manchester Central Coach Station via Bus Rail Interchange and Bus Station Night Std in around 4h 22m.

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