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

The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Thorpeness is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 11h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Thorpeness is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Greater Manchester and Thorpeness?

No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Thorpeness. However, there are services departing from Raby Street and arriving at Mere via Milton Keynes Coachway, Coach Station, Old Cattle Market Bus Station and Car Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Greater Manchester and Thorpeness?

No, there is no direct train from Greater Manchester to Thorpeness. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Saxmundham via Doncaster, Peterborough and Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Thorpeness?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Thorpeness is 315 miles. The road distance is 218.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Thorpeness without a car is to train and taxi which takes 5h 44m and costs £230 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Greater Manchester to Thorpeness, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Greater Manchester to Thorpeness?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Thorpeness is to bus which takes 11h 38m and costs £40 - £70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £120 - £200 and takes 7h 42m.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Thorpeness bus arrive?

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

Where does the Greater Manchester to Thorpeness train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Greater Manchester to Thorpeness?

Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Thorpeness is 218 miles. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Greater Manchester to Thorpeness.

Where can I stay near Thorpeness?

There are 1541+ hotels available in Thorpeness.

Greater Manchester to Thorpeness - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, and bus

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

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Train, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Disstrain
3. Take the taxi from Diss to Thorpenesstaxi
5h 44m
£239–334
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Raby Street to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 540
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Coach Stationbus 737
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Cardinal Park Cinemabus 717 / ...
4. Take the bus from Old Cattle Market Bus Station to Car Parkbus 64
11h 38m
£40–68
Drive 216.8 mi
1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Thorpenesscar 216.8 mi
4h 34m
£54–78
Train
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 Ipswichtrain
7h 42m
£122–194
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Norwichtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the bus from Caxton Road to Merebus 521
9h 21m
£108–150

Greater Manchester to Thorpeness by bus and foot

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Distance: 313.4 mi
Duration: 5h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Raby Street to Mere via Milton Keynes Coachway, Coach Station, Cardinal Park Cinema, Old Cattle Market Bus Station, and Car Park in around 11h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside Road to Thorpeness via Chester Street, Manchester Oxford Road, Doncaster, Peterborough, Ipswich, and Saxmundham in around 7h 42m.

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