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There are 5 ways to get from Download Festival to Manchester by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train via Sheffield

    best
    1. Take the bus from Download Festival Transport Hub to Railway Station Eastbus bus Dp1
    2. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2h 43m
    £29–53

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk079
    5h 9m
    £14–22

  3. Drive  68.5 mi

    1. Drive from Download Festival to Manchestercar car 68.5 mi
    2h
    £17–25

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from East Midlands Parkway to Sheffieldtrain train London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    3h 17m
    £34–59

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Donington Park to Friar Lanebus bus Sn
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    4h 6m
    £40–62

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  • Distance: 91.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 43m

What companies run services between Download Festival, England and Manchester, England?

FlixBus operates a bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 3 times a day. Tickets cost £9–15 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Download Festival to Manchester Piccadilly via Download Festival Transport Hub, East Midlands Parkway Station, East Midlands Parkway, and Sheffield in around 3h 17m.

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