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

The cheapest way to get from Essex to Manchester is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essex to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs £80 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Essex and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Essex to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Bakers Lane and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Hospital, Coach Station and Finchley Road / O2 Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Essex and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Essex to Manchester. However, there are services departing from White Notley and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Moorgate station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

How far is it from Essex to Manchester?

The distance between Essex and Manchester is 228 miles. The road distance is 199.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Essex to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs £80 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Essex to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essex to Manchester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essex to Manchester train from?

Essex to Manchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from White Notley station.

Train, bus or fly from Essex to Manchester?

The best way to get from Essex to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 11m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £250 and takes 5h 35m.

Where does the Essex to Manchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essex to Manchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essex to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Essex to Manchester is 199 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Essex to Manchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

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Essex to Manchester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from White Notley to London Liverpool Streettrain Braintree - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
3h 37m
£82–132
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
8h 11m
£33–52
Train, bus
1. Take the train from White Notley to Stratford (London)train Braintree - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk023 / ...
5h 52m
£48–70
Drive 198.1 mi
1. Drive from Essex to Manchestercar 198.1 mi
3h 57m
£50–72
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from White Notley to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4h 10m
£92–318
Fly London Stansted Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
5h 35m
£57–241
Train to London City Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from White Notley to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LCY - MAN
5h 38m
£222–396
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 37m
£64–217

Essex to Manchester by train, foot, and subway

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Distance: 227.1 mi
Duration: 3h 37m

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

You can take a train from White Notley to Manchester Piccadilly via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakers Lane to Shudehill Interchange via Hospital, Coach Station, and Finchley Road / O2 Centre in around 8h 11m.

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