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How to get fromKent to Greater Manchesterby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Kent to Greater Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Ashford International

    best
    1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain train Margate - St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
    4h 13m
    £95–166

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from King Street to London Victoriabus bus 814
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Raby Streetbus bus 540
    7h 50m
    £31–64

  3. Drive  236.2 mi

    1. Drive from Kent to Greater Manchestercar car 236.2 mi
    4h 27m
    £59–85

  4. Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, line 111 bus

    1. Take the train from Lenham to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    4. Take the bus from Oxford Road Station to Maine Roadbus bus
    5h 8m
    £103–323

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain train Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
    4h 46m
    £89–148

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain train Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    8h 25m
    £57–101

  7. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LGW - MAN
    7h 3m
    £97–258

  8. Train to London City Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LCY - MAN
    6h 30m
    £247–446

  9. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane STN - MAN
    6h 56m
    £92–222

Kent to Greater Manchester by train, foot, and bus

Calendar225Weekly Services
Duration4h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 251.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 13m

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

You can take a train from Lenham to St Mary's via Ashford International, London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, Manchester Piccadilly, and Charlotte Street in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dickley Wood to Raby Street via King Street and London Victoria in around 7h 50m.

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