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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Carrington is to line 255 bus which costs £2 and takes 46 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Carrington is to train which takes 13 min and costs £2 - £5.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Carrington?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Piccadilly Gardens and arriving at Ackers Lane. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 46 min.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Carrington?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Flixton. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

How far is it from Manchester to Carrington?

The distance between Manchester and Carrington is 6 miles. The road distance is 9.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Carrington without a car is to train which takes 13 min and costs £2 - £5.

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

The train from Manchester Oxford Road to Flixton takes 13 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Carrington bus from?

Manchester to Carrington bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Piccadilly Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Carrington train from?

Manchester to Carrington train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Carrington?

The best way to get from Manchester to Carrington is to train which takes 13 min and costs £2 - £5. Alternatively, you can line 255 bus, which costs £2 and takes 46 min.

Where does the Manchester to Carrington bus arrive?

Manchester to Carrington bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Ackers Lane station.

Where does the Manchester to Carrington train arrive?

Manchester to Carrington train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Flixton station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Carrington?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Carrington is 9 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Manchester to Carrington.

How do I get a train ticket from Manchester to Carrington?

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Where can I stay near Carrington?

There are 3793+ hotels available in Carrington.

Manchester to Carrington - 4 ways to travel via train, line 255 bus, and taxi

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

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1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Flixtontrain Manchester Oxford Road - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
13 min
£2–5
Line 255 bus
1. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Ackers Lanebus 255
46 min
£2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manchester to Carringtontaxi 9.2 mi
17 min
£22–27
Drive 9.2 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Carringtoncar 9.2 mi
17 min
£3–4

Manchester to Carrington by train

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Distance: 6.3 mi
Duration: 13 min

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Carrington, Trafford, England?

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Flixton hourly. Tickets cost £2–5 and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, Bee Network operates a bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Ackers Lane every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 46 min.

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