What is the cheapest way to get from Lyme Regis to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Lyme Regis to Manchester is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyme Regis to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Lyme Regis to Manchester is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Lyme Regis and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyme Regis to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Langmoor Gardens and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Trinity Square, County Hall and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Lyme Regis and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Lyme Regis to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Axminster and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.

How far is it from Lyme Regis to Manchester?

The distance between Lyme Regis and Manchester is 281 miles. The road distance is 231 miles.

How do I travel from Lyme Regis to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Lyme Regis to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs £130 - £230.

How long does it take to get from Lyme Regis to Manchester?

It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Lyme Regis to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyme Regis to Manchester bus from?

Lyme Regis to Manchester bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from Trinity Square station.

Where do I catch the Lyme Regis to Manchester train from?

Lyme Regis to Manchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Axminster station.

Train or bus from Lyme Regis to Manchester?

The best way to get from Lyme Regis to Manchester is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs £130 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs and takes 10h 14m.

Where does the Lyme Regis to Manchester bus arrive?

Lyme Regis to Manchester bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Waterstones station.

Where does the Lyme Regis to Manchester train arrive?

Lyme Regis to Manchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Lyme Regis to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyme Regis to Manchester is 231 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Lyme Regis to Manchester.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

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Lyme Regis to Manchester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Lyme Regis to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 39m
£131–221
Drive 229.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lyme Regis to Manchestercar 229.7 mi
4h 12m
£56–81
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstonesbus 30
2. Take the bus from County Hall to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 105 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
10h 14m
Train to Exeter, fly
1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
4h 44m
£91–177
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstonesbus 30
2. Take the train from Taunton to Manchester Piccadillytrain Paignton - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
7h 57m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bridport Hospital to Bus Stationbus Cr6
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376
3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
10h 56m
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Axminster to Salisburytrain
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
5h 58m
£109–252
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Axminster to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
6h 26m
£107–360

Lyme Regis to Manchester by bus and train

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Distance: 279.1 mi
Duration: 6h 39m

What companies run services between Lyme Regis, England and Manchester, England?

You can take a bus from Kent House to Manchester Piccadilly via Rail Station, Axminster, Exeter St Davids, and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Langmoor Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Station via Trinity Square, Waterstones, County Hall, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 10h 14m.

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