What is the cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Lavenham?

The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Lavenham is to bus which costs £29 - £50 and takes 8h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Lavenham?

The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Lavenham is to drive which takes 4h and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Greater Manchester and Lavenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Lavenham. However, there are services departing from Manchester and arriving at Norman Way via Luton DART Parkway, Bus Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Greater Manchester and Lavenham?

No, there is no direct train from Greater Manchester to Lavenham. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Bury St Edmunds via Doncaster and Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Lavenham?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Lavenham is 211 miles. The road distance is 189.2 miles.

How do I travel from Greater Manchester to Lavenham without a car?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Lavenham without a car is to train via Doncaster which takes 7h 21m and costs £70 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Greater Manchester to Lavenham?

It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Greater Manchester to Lavenham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Lavenham bus from?

Greater Manchester to Lavenham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester station.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Lavenham train from?

Greater Manchester to Lavenham train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train or bus from Greater Manchester to Lavenham?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Lavenham is to train via Doncaster which takes 7h 21m and costs £70 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £50 and takes 8h 55m.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Lavenham bus arrive?

Greater Manchester to Lavenham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Luton DART Parkway station.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Lavenham train arrive?

Greater Manchester to Lavenham train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Doncaster station.

Can I drive from Greater Manchester to Lavenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Lavenham is 189 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Greater Manchester to Lavenham.

Where can I stay near Lavenham?

There are 632+ hotels available in Lavenham.

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There are 4 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Lavenham by train, bus, or car

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Train via Doncaster
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Doncastertrain
2. Take the train from Doncaster to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Bury St Edmundstrain
7h 21m
£72–119
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester to Luton DART Parkwaybus Uk023
2. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to Thetfordbus Uk950
8h 55m
£30–45
Drive 188.1 mi
1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Lavenhamcar 188.1 mi
4h
£48–69
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Elytrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
8h 10m
£88–138

Greater Manchester to Lavenham by bus and train

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7h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 209.8 mi
Duration: 7h 21m

What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Lavenham, England?

You can take a bus from St Mary's to Norman Way via Chester Street, Manchester Oxford Road, Doncaster, Peterborough, Bury St Edmunds, Railway Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester to Norman Way via Luton DART Parkway, Bus Interchange, and Bus Station in around 8h 55m.

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