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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Clifton is to bus and line 61 bus which costs £6 - £10 and takes 1h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Clifton is to drive which takes 50 min and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Clifton?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Clifton. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Silver Street via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Clifton?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Clifton. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Kirkham & Wesham via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.

How far is it from Manchester to Clifton?

The distance between Manchester and Clifton is 42 miles. The road distance is 37.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Clifton without a car is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs £18 - £30.

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

It takes approximately 1h 24m to get from Manchester to Clifton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Clifton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Manchester to Clifton train from?

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

Train or bus from Manchester to Clifton?

The best way to get from Manchester to Clifton is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs £18 - £30. Alternatively, you can bus and line 61 bus, which costs £6 - £10 and takes 1h 37m.

Where does the Manchester to Clifton bus arrive?

Manchester to Clifton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Manchester to Clifton train arrive?

Manchester to Clifton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Kirkham & Wesham station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Clifton?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Clifton is 38 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Manchester to Clifton.

Where can I stay near Clifton?

There are 2169+ hotels available in Clifton.

Manchester to Clifton - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 61 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Kirkham & Weshamtrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
1h 24m
£18–30
Bus, line 61 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Silver Streetbus 61
1h 37m
£7–9
Drive 37.3 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Cliftoncar 37.3 mi
50 min
£10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manchester to Cliftontaxi 37.3 mi
50 min
£80–100
Line 37 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Bolton Interchangebus 37 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Bus Stationbus 125
3h 41m
£9–16

Manchester to Clifton by train and bus

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1h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 41.9 mi
Duration: 1h 24m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Clifton, Lancashire, England?

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Kirkham & Wesham hourly. Tickets cost £15–28 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Silver Street via Bus Station in around 1h 37m.

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