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

The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Rugby is to bus and line 85 bus which costs £16 - £24 and takes 6h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Rugby is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Greater Manchester and Rugby?

No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Horton Road and arriving at Church Street via Manchester Central Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Pool Meadow Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Greater Manchester and Rugby?

No, there is no direct train from Greater Manchester to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Levenshulme and arriving at Rugby via Stockport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Rugby?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Rugby is 100 miles. The road distance is 114.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Rugby without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs £30 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Greater Manchester to Rugby, including transfers.

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

Greater Manchester to Rugby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

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

Greater Manchester to Rugby train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Stockport station.

Train or bus from Greater Manchester to Rugby?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Rugby is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs £30 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus and line 85 bus via Birmingham, which costs £22 - £35 and takes 5h 49m.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Rugby bus arrive?

Greater Manchester to Rugby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Rugby train arrive?

Greater Manchester to Rugby train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Rugby station.

Can I drive from Greater Manchester to Rugby?

Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Rugby is 115 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Greater Manchester to Rugby.

Where can I stay near Rugby?

There are 1229+ hotels available in Rugby.

Greater Manchester to Rugby - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 85 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stockport to Rugbytrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston / ...
2h 30m
£33–54
Bus, line 85 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Coventrybus Uk980
2. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Church Streetbus 85 / ...
6h 5m
£17–24
Bus, line 85 bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
2. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Church Streetbus 85 / ...
5h 49m
£23–35
Drive 114 mi
1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Rugbycar 114 mi
1h 57m
£29–42

Greater Manchester to Rugby by bus and train

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Distance: 99.3 mi
Duration: 2h 30m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Stockport to Rugby hourly. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 1h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Horton Road to Church Street via Charlotte Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Pool Meadow Bus Station in around 5h 49m.

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