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How to get fromManchester to Brancasterby train, car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Manchester to Brancaster by train, car, or bus

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  1. Train, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Doncastertrain train
    2. Take the train from Doncaster to Granthamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain train
    4. Drive from Skegness to Brancastercar car
    6h 22m
    £71–120

  2. Drive  162.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Manchester to Brancastercar car 162.3 mi
    3h 11m
    £40–58

  3. Train, line 36 bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Peterboroughtrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
    2. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to The Shipbus bus 36
    6h 49m

  4. Train, line 36 bus via Hinckley

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneatontrain train
    2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Elytrain train
    3. Take the train from Ely to Kings Lynntrain train
    4. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to The Shipbus bus 36
    7h 5m

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  • Distance: 242.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Brancaster, England?

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Brancaster. However, you can take the train to Doncaster, take the train to Grantham, take the train to Skegness, then drive to Brancaster. Alternatively, you can drive from Manchester to Brancaster in around 3h 11m.

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