There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to Croyde by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Birmingham
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h 5m£159–246Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 105
9h 53m£38–59Drive 264 mi
- Drive from Manchester to Croydecar 264 mi
4h 45m£66–94Fly, drive
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane MAN - CWL
- Drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Croydecar
7h 50m£78–281Train
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Exeter St Davidstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Paignton
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
7h 42m£128–194Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 105
10h 53m£46–78
Manchester to Croyde by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Croyde is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 9h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Croyde is to drive which takes 4h 45m and costs £65 - £95.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Croyde. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Bridge via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Croyde. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Barnstaple via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
The distance between Manchester and Croyde is 296 miles. The road distance is 265.5 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to Croyde without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 5m and costs £150 - £250.
It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Manchester to Croyde, including transfers.
Manchester to Croyde bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Manchester to Croyde train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Manchester to Croyde is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 5m and costs £150 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 9h 53m.
What companies run services between Manchester, England and Croyde, England?
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Croyde via Birmingham New Street, Exeter St Davids, and Barnstaple in around 7h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bridge via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 9h 53m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Cardiff Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £60–330
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Cardiff Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Friday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- £40–220
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £100–160
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £16–26
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Manchester to Croyde bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Manchester to Croyde train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Croyde is 266 miles. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Manchester to Croyde.
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