What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Great Barr?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Great Barr is to bus which costs £11 - £18 and takes 2h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Great Barr?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Great Barr is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs £19 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Great Barr?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Great Barr. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Scott Arms via Lloyd House. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Great Barr?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Great Barr. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Birmingham New Street via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.

How far is it from Manchester to Great Barr?

The distance between Manchester and Great Barr is 88 miles. The road distance is 79.2 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to Great Barr without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Great Barr without a car is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs £30 - £65.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Great Barr?

It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Manchester to Great Barr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Great Barr bus from?

Manchester to Great Barr bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Great Barr train from?

Manchester to Great Barr train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Great Barr?

The best way to get from Manchester to Great Barr is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs £30 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £18 and takes 2h 42m.

Where does the Manchester to Great Barr bus arrive?

Manchester to Great Barr bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall Street station.

Where does the Manchester to Great Barr train arrive?

Manchester to Great Barr train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Great Barr?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Great Barr is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Manchester to Great Barr.

Where can I stay near Great Barr?

There are 3310+ hotels available in Great Barr.

Manchester to Great Barr - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2h 2m
£31–64
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Streetbus Ukn30 / ...
2h 42m
£11–18
Drive 78.7 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Great Barrcar 78.7 mi
1h 30m
£19–28
Bus via Birmingham Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
2h 49m
£19–44

Manchester to Great Barr by train, foot, and bus

216Weekly Services

2h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 87.1 mi
Duration: 2h 2m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Great Barr, Sandwell, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £40–65 and the journey takes 1h 31m. Avanti West Coast also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Street hourly. Tickets cost £9–15 and the journey takes 1h 55m.

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