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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Harwell is to bus which costs £29 - £55 and takes 7h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Harwell is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Harwell?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Harwell. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at High Street via Milton Keynes Coachway, St Aldates and Parkway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Harwell?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Harwell. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Didcot Parkway via Oxford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

How far is it from Manchester to Harwell?

The distance between Manchester and Harwell is 167 miles. The road distance is 165.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Harwell without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £70 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Manchester to Harwell, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Harwell bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Manchester to Harwell train from?

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

Train or bus from Manchester to Harwell?

The best way to get from Manchester to Harwell is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £70 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £55 and takes 7h 17m.

Where does the Manchester to Harwell bus arrive?

Manchester to Harwell bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where does the Manchester to Harwell train arrive?

Manchester to Harwell train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Oxford station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Harwell?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Harwell is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Manchester to Harwell.

Where can I stay near Harwell?

There are 1263+ hotels available in Harwell.

Manchester to Harwell - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to Harwell by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxfordtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
3h 46m
£73–110
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 541 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus 737
7h 17m
£29–51
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
2. Take the train from Birmingham Moor Street to Banburytrain
3. Take the train from Banbury to Didcot Parkwaytrain
6h 5m
£43–72
Drive 164.4 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Harwellcar 164.4 mi
3h 7m
£41–59
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Didcot Parkwaytrain
3h 51m
£92–314
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
4h 31m
£100–230

Manchester to Harwell by train and bus

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Distance: 165.8 mi
Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Harwell, Oxfordshire, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxford hourly. Tickets cost £65–100 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to High Street via Milton Keynes Coachway, Gloucester Green Bus Station, St Aldates, and Parkway Station in around 7h 17m.

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