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

The cheapest way to get from Berkshire to Manchester is to bus which costs £19 - £35 and takes 7h 22m.

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. However, there are services departing from The Downs School and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Market Place, Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stop and Millennium Point. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.

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 Didcot Parkway and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Oxford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Berkshire to Manchester?

The distance between Berkshire and Manchester is 175 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 10m and costs £100 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m 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 FlixBus, depart from Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Berkshire to Manchester train from?

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

Train or bus from Berkshire to Manchester?

The best way to get from Berkshire to Manchester is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs £100 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £35 and takes 7h 22m.

Where does the Berkshire to Manchester bus arrive?

Berkshire to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Jennens Road 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 3630+ hotels available in Manchester.

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There are 6 ways to get from Berkshire to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxford to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 10m
£108–154
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stop to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Uk920 / ...
2. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
7h 22m
£20–32
Drive 172 mi
1. Drive from Berkshire to Manchestercar 172 mi
3h 17m
£43–62
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 24m
£93–324
Line 1 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Newbury Wharf to Station Roadbus 1
2. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Ra1
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 802
7h 43m
£62–123
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

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Distance: 173.5 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Oxford to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £75–110 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Downs School to Shudehill Interchange via Market Place, Westgate, Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stop, and Millennium Point in around 7h 22m.

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