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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Elterwater is to bus and line 555 bus and line 516 bus which costs £15 - £21 and takes 5h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Elterwater is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Elterwater?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Elterwater. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at The Britannia Inn via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Elterwater?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Elterwater. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Windermere via Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.

How far is it from Manchester to Elterwater?

The distance between Manchester and Elterwater is 89 miles. The road distance is 89.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Elterwater without a car is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs £40 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Manchester to Elterwater, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Elterwater bus from?

Manchester to Elterwater bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Elterwater train from?

Manchester to Elterwater train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Elterwater?

The best way to get from Manchester to Elterwater is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs £40 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus and line 555 bus and line 516 bus, which costs £15 - £21 and takes 5h 38m.

Where does the Manchester to Elterwater bus arrive?

Manchester to Elterwater bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station Night Std.

Where does the Manchester to Elterwater train arrive?

Manchester to Elterwater train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Oxenholme Lake District station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Elterwater?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Elterwater is 90 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Manchester to Elterwater.

Where can I stay near Elterwater?

There are 3848+ hotels available in Elterwater.

Manchester to Elterwater - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 555 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Manchester to Elterwater by train, bus, or car

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best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2h 21m
£43–73
Bus, line 555 bus, line 516 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 555
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Britannia Innbus 516
5h 38m
£15–21
Drive 89.1 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Elterwatercar 89.1 mi
1h 39m
£22–32
Train, line 516 bus
1. Take the train from Deansgate to Windermeretrain Manchester Airport - Windermere
2. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to The Britannia Innbus 516
3h 53m
£29–51

Manchester to Elterwater by bus

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Distance: 88.7 mi
Duration: 2h 21m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Elterwater, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Oxenholme Lake District hourly. Tickets cost £20–35 and the journey takes 1h 3m. Northern Trains Limited also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to The Britannia Inn via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 5h 38m.

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