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How to get fromManchester to Cranbrookby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Manchester to Cranbrook by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train St Pancras International - Margate / ...
    4h 2m
    £135–206

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus bus Uk023 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to King Streetbus bus 814
    8h 46m
    £30–48

  3. Drive  234.2 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Cranbrookcar car 234.2 mi
    5h 8m
    £59–85

  4. Fly Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train, line 297 bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Tunbridge Wellstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Sheafe Drivebus bus
    6h 9m

  5. Train, line 297 bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Tunbridge Wellstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Sheafe Drivebus bus 297
    5h 28m

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Marble Archbus bus 541 / ...
    2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Tunbridge Wellstrain train London Charing Cross - Tunbridge Wells / ...
    9h 19m
    £50–90

  7. Fly Manchester Airport to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane MAN - LCY
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Tunbridge Wellstrain train
    8h 13m
    £231–399

  8. Fly Manchester Airport to London Gatwick Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane MAN - LGW
    8h 9m
    £70–229

  9. Train to Liverpool, fly to London Gatwick Airport

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane LPL - LGW
    8h 38m
    £91–234

Manchester to Cranbrook by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration8h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 257.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Cranbrook, Kent, England?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cranbrook via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Ashford International, and Headcorn in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Congregational Church via London Victoria, King Street, and Chequers Bus Station in around 8h 46m.

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