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How to get fromAshford to Manchesterby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Ashford to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
    3h 13m
    £69–115
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk980 / ...
    6h 42m
    £26–39
  3. Bus via Heathrow Terminal 5

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 802
    5h 23m
    £33–55
  4. Drive  192.3 mi

    1. Drive from Ashford to Manchestercar car 192.3 mi
    3h 35m
    £48–69
  5. Fly from London Heathrow Airport

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    2h 49m
    £62–251
  6. Train via Reading

    1. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    5h 45m
    £85–141
  7. Fly from London Gatwick Airport

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LGW - MAN
    5h 27m
    £74–214

Ashford to Manchester by bus

Calendar8Weekly Buses
Duration5h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£33Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Ashford, Surrey, England and Manchester, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £60–100 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Station once daily. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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