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How to get fromManchester to Freshwaterby train, ferry, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Manchester to Freshwater by train, ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Brockenhursttrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth
    2. Take the ferry from Lymington Pier Ferry Terminal to Yarmouth IOW Ferry Terminalferry ferry Yarmouth Ferry
    6h 33m
    £123–184

  2. Fly to Southampton Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    2. Take the ferry from Lymington Pier Ferry Terminal to Yarmouth IOW Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4h 48m
    £95–228

  3. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Lymington Pier Ferry Terminal to Yarmouth IOW Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 14m
    £157–408

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 252.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Freshwater. However, you can take the train to Brockenhurst, take the train to Lymington Pier, walk to Lymington Pier Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Yarmouth IOW Ferry Terminal, walk to Bus Station, then take the line 57 bus to School Green Road. Alternatively, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), walk to Southampton Airport Parkway, take the train to Brockenhurst, take the train to Lymington Pier, walk to Lymington Pier Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Yarmouth IOW Ferry Terminal, walk to Bus Station, then take the line 57 bus to School Green Road.

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