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 £26 - £45 and takes 6h 14m.

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 Northampton Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.

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 Piccadilly and arriving at Wellingborough via Nuneaton, Leicester and Kettering. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Rushden?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Rushden is 146 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 via Hinckley which takes 4h 12m and costs £80 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 12m 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 Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Greater Manchester to Rushden?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Rushden is to train via Hinckley which takes 4h 12m and costs £80 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 6h 14m.

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 Avanti West Coast, arrive at Nuneaton 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 965+ hotels available in Rushden.

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Train via Hinckley
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneatontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain Nottingham - London St Pancras International / ...
4h 12m
£82–123
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Raby Street to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 540
2. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to (Rushden) Skinners Hill Laybybus X47 / ...
6h 14m
£27–43
Drive 125.3 mi
1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Rushdencar 125.3 mi
2h 55m
£31–45
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Sheffieldtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Wellingboroughtrain Sheffield - Bedford / ...
5h 28m
£65–101
Train, line 50 bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Nottinghamtrain
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to (Rushden) Barwick Housebus 50 / ...
6h 6m
£67–98

Greater Manchester to Rushden by bus and train

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Distance: 145.2 mi
Duration: 4h 12m

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

You can take a bus from St Mary's to Rushden via Piccadilly Station, Manchester Piccadilly, Nuneaton, Leicester, Kettering, and Wellingborough in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Raby Street to (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby via Milton Keynes Coachway and Northampton Bus Interchange in around 6h 14m.

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