There are 3 ways to get from Manchester to Berkshire by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxfordtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
3h 43m£114–158Drive 172 mi
cheapest- Drive from Manchester to Berkshirecar 172 mi
3h 16m£42–61Bus
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chieveley Servicesbus 160
5h 52m£53–109
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Berkshire is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Berkshire is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Berkshire. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Chieveley Services via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Berkshire. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Didcot Parkway via Oxford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
The distance between Manchester and Berkshire is 174 miles. The road distance is 173 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to Berkshire without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs £110 - £160.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Manchester to Berkshire, including transfers.
Manchester to Berkshire bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Berkshire train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Manchester to Berkshire is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs £110 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £110 and takes 5h 52m.
What companies run services between Manchester, England and Berkshire, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxford hourly. Tickets cost £80–120 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Berkshire via Birmingham Coach Station and Chieveley Services in around 5h 52m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £80–120
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–45
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chieveley Services
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £17–45
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Manchester to Berkshire bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Manchester to Berkshire train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Oxford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Berkshire is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Manchester to Berkshire.
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