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

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

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Bracknell to Vauxhalltrain train Reading - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
    3h 38m
    £74–126

  2. Line 703 bus, bus via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bracknell Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 703
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk980
    8h 3m
    £27–43

  3. Line 703 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bracknell Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 703
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 802
    6h 23m
    £33–58

  4. Drive  186.1 mi

    1. Drive from Bracknell to Manchestercar car 186.1 mi
    3h 31m
    £46–67

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bracknell to Felthamtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3h 27m
    £66–261

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    4h 24m
    £79–128

  7. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bracknell to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LGW - MAN
    5h 53m
    £79–225

Bracknell to Manchester by train and subway

Calendar237Weekly Services
Duration3h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 217.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 38m

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

You can take a train from Bracknell to Manchester Piccadilly via Vauxhall, Vauxhall station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bracknell Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Station via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 6h 23m.

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