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

The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Rushden is to bus which costs £19 - £29 and takes 6h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Rushden is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Greater Manchester and Rushden?

No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Rushden. However, there are services departing from Raby Street and arriving at (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby via Milton Keynes Coachway and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Greater Manchester and Rushden?

No, there is no direct train from Greater Manchester to Rushden. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Wellingborough via Sheffield, Leicester and Kettering. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Rushden?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Rushden is 149 miles. The road distance is 126.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Rushden without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £75 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Greater Manchester to Rushden, including transfers.

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

Greater Manchester to Rushden bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Raby Street station.

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

Greater Manchester to Rushden train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train or bus from Greater Manchester to Rushden?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Rushden is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus and line 50 bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 5h 16m.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Rushden bus arrive?

Greater Manchester to Rushden bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Rushden train arrive?

Greater Manchester to Rushden train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Greater Manchester to Rushden?

Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Rushden is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Greater Manchester to Rushden.

Where can I stay near Rushden?

There are 948+ hotels available in Rushden.

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There are 5 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Rushden by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain
3. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
4h 11m
£76–129
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Northamptonbus Uk023
2. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to (Rushden) Skinners Hill Laybybus X47 / ...
6h 44m
£20–29
Bus, line 50 bus
1. Take the bus from Raby Street to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 540
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to (Rushden) Skinners Hill Laybybus 50 / ...
5h 16m
£31–72
Line 111 bus, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Beveridge Street to Charlotte Streetbus 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Rugbytrain
3. Take the train from Rugby to Northamptontrain
4. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to Church Street Interchangebus X4
5. Take the bus from (Wellingb') Church Street Bay A to (Rushden) Skinners Hill Laybybus X47 / ...
5h 25m
£52–87
Drive 125.3 mi
1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Rushdencar 125.3 mi
2h 55m
£31–45

Greater Manchester to Rushden by bus

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Distance: 148.2 mi
Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Rushden, Northamptonshire, England?

You can take a bus from St Mary's to Rushden via Chester Street, Manchester Oxford Road, Sheffield, Leicester, Kettering, and Wellingborough in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Raby Street to (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby via Milton Keynes Coachway and Bus Station in around 5h 16m.

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