There are 5 ways to get from Lyme Regis to Manchester by train, bus, or car
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Train via Birmingham
best- Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 55m£110–189Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Trinity Square to Taunton Town Centre Kbus 30
- Take the bus from County Hall to Bus Stationbus 105 / ...
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
10h 22m£32–49Drive 229.7 mi
- Drive from Lyme Regis to Manchestercar 229.7 mi
4h 12m£58–83Train
- Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
9h 32m£113–199Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Trinity Square to Taunton Town Centre Kbus 30
- Take the bus from County Hall to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 105 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
11h 3m£43–71
Lyme Regis to Manchester by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lyme Regis to Manchester is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 10h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Lyme Regis to Manchester is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyme Regis to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Langmoor Gardens and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Trinity Square, County Hall and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 22m.
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 55m.
The distance between Lyme Regis and Manchester is 281 miles. The road distance is 231 miles.
The best way to get from Lyme Regis to Manchester without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 55m and costs £110 - £190.
It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Lyme Regis to Manchester, including transfers.
Lyme Regis to Manchester bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from Trinity Square station.
Lyme Regis to Manchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Axminster station.
The best way to get from Lyme Regis to Manchester is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 55m and costs £110 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 10h 22m.
What companies run services between Lyme Regis, England and Manchester, England?
You can take a bus from Langmoor Gardens to Manchester Piccadilly via Rail Station, Axminster, Exeter St Davids, and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Langmoor Gardens to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Trinity Square, Taunton Town Centre K, County Hall, and Bristol Bus Station in around 10h 22m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Axminster to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Axminster to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–90
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
Bus from Trinity Square to Taunton Town Centre K
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
Bus from Trinity Square to Taunton Town Centre K
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from County Hall to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- National Express
Bus from County Hall to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–24
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Lyme Regis to Manchester bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Taunton Town Centre K station.
Lyme Regis to Manchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyme Regis to Manchester is 231 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Lyme Regis to Manchester.
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