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

The cheapest way to get from Braintree to Manchester is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 7h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Braintree to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs £80 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Braintree and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Braintree to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Rue De Jeunes and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Coach Station and London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Braintree and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Braintree to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Braintree and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Moorgate station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

How far is it from Braintree to Manchester?

The distance between Braintree and Manchester is 232 miles. The road distance is 195.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Braintree to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs £80 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Braintree to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Braintree to Manchester bus from?

Braintree to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Braintree to Manchester train from?

Braintree to Manchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Braintree station.

Train, bus or fly from Braintree to Manchester?

The best way to get from Braintree to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 7h 25m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £150 and takes 5h 6m.

Where does the Braintree to Manchester bus arrive?

Braintree to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Finchley Road Station.

Where does the Braintree to Manchester train arrive?

Braintree to Manchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Braintree to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Braintree to Manchester is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Braintree to Manchester.

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

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Braintree to Manchester - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Braintree to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Braintree to London Liverpool Streettrain Braintree - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
3h 45m
£83–135
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
2. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk023 / ...
7h 25m
£31–49
Drive 194.7 mi
1. Drive from Braintree to Manchestercar 194.7 mi
3h 50m
£48–70
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Braintree to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4h 18m
£94–311
Train via Hinckley
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Nuneatontrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
6h 8m
£92–143
Bus via Milton Keynes
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 737
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
8h 48m
£38–66
Fly London Stansted Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
5h 6m
£51–149
Train to London City Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Braintree to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LCY - MAN
5h 46m
£234–419
Fly London Stansted Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 8m
£57–165

Braintree to Manchester by train, foot, and subway

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3h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 230.3 mi
Duration: 3h 45m

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

You can take a train from Braintree to Manchester Piccadilly via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rue De Jeunes to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Coach Station, Finchley Road Station, and London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) in around 7h 25m.

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