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

The cheapest way to get from Fairford to Manchester is to bus which costs £30 - £90 and takes 7h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Fairford to Manchester is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Fairford and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Fairford to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Cricket Field and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Crossroads, Gloucester Green Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Fairford and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Fairford to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

How far is it from Fairford to Manchester?

The distance between Fairford and Manchester is 215 miles. The road distance is 154.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Fairford to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs £160 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Fairford to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fairford to Manchester bus from?

Fairford to Manchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach Oxfordshire, depart from Crossroads station.

Where do I catch the Fairford to Manchester train from?

Fairford to Manchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.

Train or bus from Fairford to Manchester?

The best way to get from Fairford to Manchester is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs £160 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £90 and takes 7h 47m.

Where does the Fairford to Manchester bus arrive?

Fairford to Manchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach Oxfordshire, arrive at George Street station.

Where does the Fairford to Manchester train arrive?

Fairford to Manchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from Fairford to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Fairford to Manchester is 154 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Fairford to Manchester.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3625+ hotels available in Manchester.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Parkwaytrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 33m
£168–240
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Crossroads to George Streetbus S1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
7h 47m
£35–87
Drive 153.5 mi
1. Drive from Fairford to Manchestercar 153.5 mi
2h 50m
£38–55
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3h 53m
£166–428
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Crossroads to Frideswide Squarebus S1 / ...
2. Take the train from Oxford to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 43m
£85–127

Fairford to Manchester by bus

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Distance: 213.9 mi
Duration: 4h 33m

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

You can take a vehicle from Fairford to Manchester Piccadilly via Swindon and Bristol Parkway in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cricket Field to Manchester Central Coach Station via Peel Place, Crossroads, George Street, Gloucester Green Bus Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 47m.

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