There are 3 ways to get from Manchester to Houghton by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Field Maneuvers Festivalbus Fm3
5h 21m£62–121Drive 154.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Manchester to Houghtoncar 154.8 mi
3h 1m£38–55Train
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Peterboroughtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
6h 2m£74–109
Manchester to Houghton by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Houghton is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Houghton is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Houghton. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Field Maneuvers Festival via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Houghton. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Peterborough via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
The distance between Manchester and Houghton is 184 miles. The road distance is 155.7 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to Houghton without a car is to bus which takes 5h 21m and costs £60 - £130.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Manchester to Houghton, including transfers.
Manchester to Houghton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Houghton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Manchester to Houghton is to bus which takes 5h 21m and costs £60 - £130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £70 - £110 and takes 6h 2m.
What companies run services between Manchester, England and Houghton, Norfolk, England?
National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Field Maneuvers Festival twice a week. Tickets cost £30–80 and the journey takes 5h. Alternatively, East Midlands Railways operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Peterborough every 3 hours. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 2h 59m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Field Maneuvers Festival
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £30–80
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Manchester to Houghton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Field Maneuvers Festival station.
Manchester to Houghton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Peterborough station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Houghton is 156 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Manchester to Houghton.
There are 1029+ hotels available in Houghton.