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

The cheapest way to get from Bowdon to Manchester is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 24 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Bowdon to Manchester is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs £24 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Bowdon and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Bowdon to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Bow Green Road and arriving at Piccadilly Gardens via Altrincham Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Bowdon and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Altrincham and arriving at St Peter's Square. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.

How far is it from Bowdon to Manchester?

The distance between Bowdon and Manchester is 8 miles. The road distance is 10.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bowdon to Manchester without a car is to tram which takes 27 min and costs £3 - £5.

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

The tram from Altrincham to St Peter's Square takes 27 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Bowdon to Manchester bus from?

Bowdon to Manchester bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Bow Green Road station.

Where do I catch the Bowdon to Manchester train from?

Bowdon to Manchester train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Altrincham station.

Train or bus from Bowdon to Manchester?

The best way to get from Bowdon to Manchester is to bus and line 263 bus which takes 1h 24m and costs £4. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £5 - £11 and takes 32 min.

Where does the Bowdon to Manchester bus arrive?

Bowdon to Manchester bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Altrincham Interchange station.

Where does the Bowdon to Manchester train arrive?

Bowdon to Manchester train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at St Peter's Square station.

Can I drive from Bowdon to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Bowdon to Manchester is 11 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Bowdon to Manchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

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Bowdon to Manchester - 6 ways to travel via train, tram, bus, and line 263 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Bowdon to Manchester by tram, bus, taxi, car, or train

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Tram
best
1. Take the tram from Altrincham to St Peter's Squaretram Purple Line / ...
27 min
£3–5
Bus, line 263 bus
1. Take the bus from Bow Green Road to Altrincham Interchangebus 287 / ...
2. Take the bus from Altrincham Interchange to Piccadilly Gardensbus 263
1h 24m
£4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bowdon to Manchestertaxi 10.5 mi
24 min
£24–30
Drive 10.5 mi
1. Drive from Bowdon to Manchestercar 10.5 mi
24 min
£3–4
Train
1. Take the train from Hale to Manchester Piccadillytrain Chester - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
32 min
£5–11
Bus, tram
1. Take the bus from Bow Green Road to Altrincham Interchangebus 287 / ...
2. Take the tram from Altrincham to Piccadilly Gardenstram Purple Line / ...
55 min
£5–7

Bowdon to Manchester by tram

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Distance: 7.7 mi
Duration: 27 min

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

Metrolink operates a vehicle from Altrincham to St Peter's Square every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £3–5 and the journey takes 27 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bow Green Road to Piccadilly Gardens via Altrincham Interchange in around 1h 24m.

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