What is the cheapest way to get from Bourton-on-the-Water to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Bourton-on-the-Water to Manchester is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 5h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bourton-on-the-Water to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Bourton-on-the-Water to Manchester is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Bourton-on-the-Water and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Bourton-on-the-Water to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Rectory Lane and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Promenade, Arle Court Transport Hub and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Bourton-on-the-Water and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Bourton-on-the-Water to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Moreton-in-Marsh and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Oxford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

How far is it from Bourton-on-the-Water to Manchester?

The distance between Bourton-on-the-Water and Manchester is 148 miles. The road distance is 134.7 miles.

How do I travel from Bourton-on-the-Water to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Bourton-on-the-Water to Manchester without a car is to line 801 bus and train which takes 4h 20m and costs £65 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Bourton-on-the-Water to Manchester?

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Bourton-on-the-Water to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bourton-on-the-Water to Manchester bus from?

Bourton-on-the-Water to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Arle Court Transport Hub station.

Where do I catch the Bourton-on-the-Water to Manchester train from?

Bourton-on-the-Water to Manchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Moreton-in-Marsh station.

Train or bus from Bourton-on-the-Water to Manchester?

The best way to get from Bourton-on-the-Water to Manchester is to bus which takes 5h 46m and costs £30 - £75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £90 - £150 and takes 5h 18m.

Where does the Bourton-on-the-Water to Manchester bus arrive?

Bourton-on-the-Water to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Bourton-on-the-Water to Manchester train arrive?

Bourton-on-the-Water to Manchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Oxford station.

Can I drive from Bourton-on-the-Water to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Bourton-on-the-Water to Manchester is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Bourton-on-the-Water to Manchester.

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There are 5 ways to get from Bourton-on-the-Water to Manchester by bus, train, or car

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Line 801 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Rectory Lane to Royal Well Bus Stationbus 801
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 20m
£70–106
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
5h 46m
£31–75
Drive 133.9 mi
1. Drive from Bourton-on-the-Water to Manchestercar 133.9 mi
2h 40m
£33–47
Train
1. Take the train from Moreton-in-Marsh to Oxfordtrain Great Malvern - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Oxford to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 18m
£94–147
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Moreton-in-Marsh to Worcester Foregate Streettrain
2. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Birmingham Snow Hilltrain
3. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Shudehill Interchangebus
6h 7m
£35–74

Bourton-on-the-Water to Manchester by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 147.1 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Bourton-on-the-Water, England and Manchester, England?

You can take a bus from Rectory Lane to Manchester Central Coach Station via Royal Well Bus Station, Promenade, Arle Court Transport Hub, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 5h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rectory Lane to Manchester Piccadilly via Railway Station, Moreton-in-Marsh, and Oxford in around 5h 18m.

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