What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Birstall?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Birstall is to bus which costs £13 - £24 and takes 3h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Birstall?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Birstall is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Birstall?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Birstall. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Red Hill Circle via St Margaret's Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Birstall?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Birstall. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Leicester via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.

How far is it from Manchester to Birstall?

The distance between Manchester and Birstall is 109 miles. The road distance is 85.8 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to Birstall without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Birstall without a car is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs £45 - £75.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Birstall?

It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Manchester to Birstall, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Birstall bus from?

Manchester to Birstall bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Birstall train from?

Manchester to Birstall train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Birstall?

The best way to get from Manchester to Birstall is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs £45 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £24 and takes 3h 49m.

Where does the Manchester to Birstall bus arrive?

Manchester to Birstall bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Manchester to Birstall train arrive?

Manchester to Birstall train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Nuneaton station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Birstall?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Birstall is 86 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Manchester to Birstall.

Where can I stay near Birstall?

There are 1001+ hotels available in Birstall.

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There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Birstall by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneatontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Leicestertrain Birmingham New Street - Leicester / ...
2h 40m
£45–72
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Uk079
3h 49m
£14–24
Drive 85.3 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Birstallcar 85.3 mi
2h 15m
£21–30
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the bus from Nottingham station to Baxter Gatebus 9
3h 5m
£46–69
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777 / ...
4h 26m
£26–64

Manchester to Birstall by train, foot, and bus

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2h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 108.8 mi
Duration: 2h 40m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Birstall, Leicester, England?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Rushey Mead School via Nuneaton, Leicester, Welford Place, and Haymarket Bus Station in around 2h 40m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost £12–21 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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