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

The cheapest way to get from York to Manchester is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Manchester is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs £17 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between York and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from York station to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Rail Station and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.

Is there a direct train between York and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from York and arriving at Manchester Victoria. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 14m.

How far is it from York to Manchester?

The distance between York and Manchester is 68 miles. The road distance is 66.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from York to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs £17 - £40.

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

The train from York to Manchester Victoria takes 1h 14m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the York to Manchester bus from?

York to Manchester bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Rail Station.

Where do I catch the York to Manchester train from?

York to Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from York station.

Train or bus from York to Manchester?

The best way to get from York to Manchester is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs £17 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 11m.

Where does the York to Manchester bus arrive?

York to Manchester bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Leeds Bus Station Entrance.

Where does the York to Manchester train arrive?

York to Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Victoria station.

Can I drive from York to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Manchester is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from York to Manchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

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York to Manchester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Victoriatrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
1h 14m
£17–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 171 / ...
3h 11m
Drive 65.9 mi
1. Drive from York to Manchestercar 65.9 mi
1h 21m
£17–24
Train via Huddersfield
1. Take the train from York to Halifaxtrain York - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Halifax to Manchester Victoriatrain Leeds - Manchester Victoria / ...
2h 7m
£18–42

York to Manchester by train

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Distance: 67.5 mi
Duration: 1h 14m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from York to Manchester Victoria every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £17–40 and the journey takes 1h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station to Manchester Central Coach Station via Leeds Bus Station Entrance and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 3h 11m.

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