What is the cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Manchester is to bus via Finchley Road / O2 Centre which costs £10 - £40 and takes 4h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Manchester is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs £35 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Waterloo Station and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo Station station to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Waterloo Station/Upper Taxi Rd and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Waterloo Station and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Waterloo Station station to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Waterloo station and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.

How far is it from Waterloo Station to Manchester?

The distance between Waterloo Station and Manchester is 186 miles. The road distance is 186 miles.

How do I travel from Waterloo Station to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs £35 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Waterloo Station to Manchester?

It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Waterloo Station to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Manchester bus from?

Waterloo Station to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Manchester train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Waterloo Station to Manchester?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Manchester is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs £35 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus via Finchley Road / O2 Centre, which costs £10 - £40 and takes 4h 54m, you could also fly, which costs £180 - £380 and takes 5h.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Manchester bus arrive?

Waterloo Station to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Manchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Waterloo Station to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo Station to Manchester is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Waterloo Station to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Waterloo Station to Manchester?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Waterloo Station to Manchester?

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3473+ hotels available in Manchester.

Can I share a ride from Waterloo Station to Manchester?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Waterloo Station and Manchester. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Waterloo Station to Manchester - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, and rideshare

There are 9 ways to get from Waterloo Station to Manchester by train, bus, rideshare, subway, plane, 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
best
1. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester PiccadillyLondon Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
2h 37m
£37–193
Bus via Finchley Road / O2 Centre
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Shudehill InterchangeUk023 / ...
4h 54m
£10–38
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from London to Manchester186.2 mi
4h 17m
£16–26
Subway to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the subway from Waterloo station to Paddington station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
3h 1m
£69–226
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Station540 / ...
5h 22m
£11–61
Drive 184.9 mi
1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Manchester184.9 mi
3h 58m
£46–66
Fly London City Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LCY - MAN
5h
£185–373
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
3h 18m
£84–216
Fly London City Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)LCY - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadilly
5h 40m
£240–582

Waterloo Station to Manchester by subway and train

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2h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 184.9 mi
Duration: 2h 37m

What companies run services between Waterloo Station, Greater London, England and Manchester, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £35–190 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Shudehill Interchange every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £8–35 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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