There are 7 ways to get from Woolacombe to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Birmingham
best- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 30m£158–261Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 105 / ...
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk071
10h 4m£39–78Drive 256.3 mi
- Drive from Woolacombe to Manchestercar 256.3 mi
5h 2m£62–90Line 303 bus, train to Exeter, fly
- Take the bus from Sands to Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
5h 42m£102–212Train
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Manchester Piccadillytrain Paignton - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
8h 15m£152–231Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 105
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
10h 22m£55–138Drive to Cardiff Airport, fly
- Drive from Woolacombe to Cardiff Airport (CWL)car
- Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane CWL - MAN
7h£66–206
Woolacombe to Manchester by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Woolacombe to Manchester is to bus which costs £35 - £80 and takes 10h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Woolacombe to Manchester is to drive which takes 5h 2m and costs £60 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Woolacombe to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Sands and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Bus Station and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Woolacombe to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between Woolacombe and Manchester is 298 miles. The road distance is 257.8 miles.
The best way to get from Woolacombe to Manchester without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 30m and costs £150 - £270.
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Woolacombe to Manchester, including transfers.
Woolacombe to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Woolacombe to Manchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
The best way to get from Woolacombe to Manchester is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 30m and costs £150 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 10h 4m.
What companies run services between Woolacombe, England and Manchester, England?
You can take a vehicle from Woolacombe to Manchester Piccadilly via Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sands to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Bus Station and Bristol Bus Station in around 10h 4m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Cardiff Airport to Manchester Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £40–240
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Cardiff Airport to Manchester Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £30–150
Flights from Cardiff Airport to Manchester Airport via Alicante–Elche
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- £60–210
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Exeter to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–150
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Cardiff Airport to Manchester Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £40–200
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Cardiff Airport to Manchester Airport via Alicante–Elche
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- £70–240
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £85–130
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £130–190
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–90
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–45
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Sands to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
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More Questions & Answers
Woolacombe to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Woolacombe to Manchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Woolacombe to Manchester is 258 miles. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Woolacombe to Manchester.
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