There are 4 ways to get from Manchester to Cromwell by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
3h 46m£44–63Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus Uk079
4h 44m£17–26Drive 76.5 mi
- Drive from Manchester to Cromwellcar 76.5 mi
1h 33m£19–28Train, line 37 bus
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Meadowhalltrain
- Take the train from Meadowhall to Retfordtrain
- Take the bus from Retford Bus Station to Norwell Lanebus 37
4h 59m
Manchester to Cromwell by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Cromwell is to bus which costs £17 - £26 and takes 4h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Cromwell is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs £18 - £28.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Cromwell. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Norwell Lane via Trent Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Cromwell. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Newark Castle via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
The distance between Manchester and Cromwell is 106 miles. The road distance is 77 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to Cromwell without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £40 - £65.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Manchester to Cromwell, including transfers.
Manchester to Cromwell bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Manchester to Cromwell train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Manchester to Cromwell is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £40 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £26 and takes 4h 44m.
What companies run services between Manchester, England and Cromwell, England?
East Midlands Railways operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottingham hourly. Tickets cost £35–55 and the journey takes 1h 47m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost £10–15 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Meadowhall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Meadowhall to Retford
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–16
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 01636 821138
- [email protected]
- Website
- Marshalls of Sutton on Trent
Bus from Retford Bus Station to Norwell Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Marshalls of Sutton on Trent
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Booking & Getting There
Manchester to Cromwell bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station.
Manchester to Cromwell train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Nottingham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Cromwell is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Manchester to Cromwell.
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