What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to City of St Albans?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to City of St Albans is to bus which costs £30 - £85 and takes 5h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to City of St Albans?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to City of St Albans is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs £75 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and City of St Albans?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to City of St Albans. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at St Peter's Street via Milton Keynes Coachway and Luton Station Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and City of St Albans?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to City of St Albans. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at St Albans City via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.

How far is it from Manchester to City of St Albans?

The distance between Manchester and City of St Albans is 204 miles. The road distance is 163.7 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to City of St Albans without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to City of St Albans without a car is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs £75 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to City of St Albans?

It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Manchester to City of St Albans, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to City of St Albans bus from?

Manchester to City of St Albans bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to City of St Albans train from?

Manchester to City of St Albans train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to City of St Albans?

The best way to get from Manchester to City of St Albans is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 5h 50m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £150 and takes 4h 39m.

Where does the Manchester to City of St Albans bus arrive?

Manchester to City of St Albans bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where does the Manchester to City of St Albans train arrive?

Manchester to City of St Albans train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Manchester to City of St Albans?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to City of St Albans is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Manchester to City of St Albans.

How do I get a train ticket from Manchester to City of St Albans?

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Where can I stay near City of St Albans?

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Manchester to City of St Albans - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Manchester to City of St Albans by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2h 43m
£76–127
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 541 / ...
5h 50m
£34–83
Drive 162.8 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to City of St Albanscar 162.8 mi
3h 24m
£40–57
Fly Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from Farringdon to St Albans Citytrain
3h 33m
£77–284
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Milton Keynes Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the bus from Central station to Luton Station Interchangebus Mk1
3h 11m
£54–92
Train via Nottingham
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
4h 19m
£96–152
Fly Manchester Airport to Luton Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane MAN - LTN
4h 39m
£63–142
Train to Liverpool, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane LPL - LTN
5h 8m
£65–200
Fly Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
4h 14m
£117–272

Manchester to City of St Albans by train and foot

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2h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 202.9 mi
Duration: 2h 43m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and City of St Albans, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 7m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £29–70 and the journey takes 4h.

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