What is the cheapest way to get from Castle Donington to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Castle Donington to Manchester is to bus and line 199 bus and line 203 bus which costs £9 - £13 and takes 5h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Castle Donington to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Castle Donington to Manchester is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs £16 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Castle Donington and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Castle Donington station to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Castle Donington and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Castle Donington to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Long Eaton and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Stoke-on-Trent. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.

How far is it from Castle Donington to Manchester?

The distance between Castle Donington and Manchester is 88 miles. The road distance is 68.5 miles.

How do I travel from Castle Donington to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Castle Donington to Manchester without a car is to bus and train via Sheffield which takes 2h 12m and costs £30 - £65.

How long does it take to get from Castle Donington to Manchester?

It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Castle Donington to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Castle Donington to Manchester bus from?

Castle Donington to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Castle Donington to Manchester train from?

Castle Donington to Manchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Long Eaton station.

Train or bus from Castle Donington to Manchester?

The best way to get from Castle Donington to Manchester is to bus which takes 4h 23m and costs £13 - £21. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 2h 56m.

Where does the Castle Donington to Manchester bus arrive?

Castle Donington to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Castle Donington to Manchester train arrive?

Castle Donington to Manchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Stoke-on-Trent station.

Can I drive from Castle Donington to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Castle Donington to Manchester is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Castle Donington to Manchester.

How do I get a bus ticket from Castle Donington to Manchester?

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Castle Donington to Manchester - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Castle Donington to Manchester by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train via Sheffield
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus Sky
2. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2h 12m
£34–65
Bus, line 199 bus, line 203 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Sky
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Interchangebus Tp
3. Take the bus from Interchange to Market Placebus Tp
4. Take the bus from Market Place to Stockport Interchangebus 199
5. Take the bus from Stockport Interchange to Piccadilly Gardensbus 203 / ...
5h 47m
£9–13
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk079
4h 23m
£13–21
Drive 68.1 mi
1. Drive from Castle Donington to Manchestercar 68.1 mi
1h 51m
£17–25
Train
1. Take the train from Long Eaton to Stoke-on-Trenttrain Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 56m
£39–68
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus Sn
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
3h 16m
£45–67

Castle Donington to Manchester by bus and train

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Distance: 87.6 mi
Duration: 2h 12m

What companies run services between Castle Donington, England and Manchester, England?

FlixBus operates a bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 3 times a day. Tickets cost £8–14 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Manchester Piccadilly via Rail Station Sycamore Road, Long Eaton, and Stoke-on-Trent in around 2h 56m.

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