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

The cheapest way to get from Berkshire to Manchester is to bus via Birmingham which costs £19 - £35 and takes 7h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Berkshire to Manchester is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Berkshire and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Berkshire to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from The Downs School and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Market Place, Gloucester Green Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Berkshire and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Berkshire to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Goring & Streatley and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

How far is it from Berkshire to Manchester?

The distance between Berkshire and Manchester is 196 miles. The road distance is 173 miles.

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

The best way to get from Berkshire to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs £130 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Berkshire to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Berkshire to Manchester bus from?

Berkshire to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Gloucester Green Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Berkshire to Manchester train from?

Berkshire to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Berkshire to Manchester?

The best way to get from Berkshire to Manchester is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs £130 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 7h 32m.

Where does the Berkshire to Manchester bus arrive?

Berkshire to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Berkshire to Manchester train arrive?

Berkshire to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Berkshire to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Berkshire to Manchester is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Berkshire to Manchester.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3613+ hotels available in Manchester.

Berkshire to Manchester - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 29m
£134–189
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stop to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk920 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
7h 40m
£20–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
7h 32m
£33–75
Drive 172 mi
1. Drive from Berkshire to Manchestercar 172 mi
3h 17m
£42–61
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Newbury to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4h 22m
£92–328
Line 6 bus, train, train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Water Street to Newbury Wharfbus
2. Take the train from Newbury to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
4. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4h 59m

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

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Distance: 194.6 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Reading to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £95–140 and the journey takes 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Downs School to Manchester Central Coach Station via Market Place, Westgate, Gloucester Green Bus Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 32m.

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