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

The cheapest way to get from Whitstable to Manchester is to bus which costs £15 - £55 and takes 7h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitstable to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs £55 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between Whitstable and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitstable to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Harbour Street and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Long Reach and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Whitstable and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Whitstable to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Whitstable and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.

How far is it from Whitstable to Manchester?

The distance between Whitstable and Manchester is 242 miles. The road distance is 252.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whitstable to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs £55 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Whitstable to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whitstable to Manchester bus from?

Whitstable to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Long Reach station.

Where do I catch the Whitstable to Manchester train from?

Whitstable to Manchester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Whitstable station.

Train or bus from Whitstable to Manchester?

The best way to get from Whitstable to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs £55 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £55 and takes 7h 52m.

Where does the Whitstable to Manchester bus arrive?

Whitstable to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Whitstable to Manchester train arrive?

Whitstable to Manchester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Whitstable to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitstable to Manchester is 253 miles. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Whitstable to Manchester.

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

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Whitstable to Manchester - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Whitstable 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 Whitstable to London St Pancras IntlRamsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester PiccadillyLondon Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
3h 56m
£57–272
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Long Reach to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals007 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Station540 / ...
7h 52m
£15–54
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Whitstable to London VictoriaRamsgate - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Shudehill InterchangeUk023 / ...
6h 56m
£26–64
Drive 251.2 mi
1. Drive from Whitstable to Manchester251.2 mi
4h 39m
£63–91
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Whitstable to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
4h 10m
£91–318
Train to London City Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Whitstable to Stratford International
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LCY - MAN
6h 4m
£212–482
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Whitstable to Stratford International
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)STN - MAN
6h 28m
£87–263
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Whitstable to London Victoria
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
5h 33m
£107–257
Train, train to London Southend Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Whitstable to Stratford International
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Airport
3. Fly from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SEN - MAN
7h 14m
£61–260

Whitstable to Manchester by train and foot

102Weekly Services

3h 56mAverage Duration

£57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 241.1 mi
Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Whitstable, England and Manchester, England?

You can take a train from Whitstable to Manchester Piccadilly via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harbour Street to Manchester Central Coach Station via Long Reach, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 7h 52m.

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