What is the cheapest way to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester is to bus via Bank DLR Station which costs £40 - £120 and takes 5h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs £65 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between London City Airport (LCY) and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester. However, there are services departing from London City Airport and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

Is there a direct train between London City Airport (LCY) and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester. However, there are services departing from London City Airport and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Bank station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.

How far is it from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester?

The distance between London City Airport (LCY) and Manchester is 193 miles. The road distance is 195.4 miles.

How do I travel from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs £65 - £130.

How long does it take to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester?

It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester bus from?

London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) station.

Where do I catch the London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester train from?

London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.

Train, bus or fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester?

The best way to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £110 and takes 5h 45m, you could also fly, which costs £210 - £370 and takes 3h 37m.

Where does the London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester bus arrive?

London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester train arrive?

London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester is 195 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3658+ hotels available in Manchester.

Can I share a ride from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between London City Airport (LCY) and Manchester. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester - 9 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 9 ways to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester by train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
3h 2m
£69–124
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk023 / ...
5h 45m
£33–105
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from London City-LCY to Manchesterrideshare 194.3 mi
4h 8m
Drive 194.3 mi
1. Drive from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchestercar 194.3 mi
4h 8m
£47–68
Fly London City Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LCY - MAN
3h 37m
£216–361
Bus via Bank DLR Station
1. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 540 / ...
5h 50m
£43–112
Line 474 bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from London City Airport to Custom House Stationbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3h 20m
£77–292
Fly London City Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LCY - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
4h 32m
£240–527
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4h 4m
£110–253

London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

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Distance: 192.1 mi
Duration: 3h 2m

What companies run services between London City Airport (LCY), England and Manchester, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £22–40 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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