There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Jurassic Coast by train, bus, or car
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Train via Birmingham
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain
6h 41m£138–224Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 104 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Sea Frontbus 9A / ...
10h 10m£40–65Drive 230.3 mi
- Drive from Manchester to Jurassic Coastcar 230.3 mi
4h 13m£57–83Train, bus
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Tauntontrain Manchester Piccadilly - Paignton
- Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Squarebus 30
7h 7m£110–161Train
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Westbury (Wilts)train
- Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Axminstertrain
8h 40m£106–187
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Jurassic Coast is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 10h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Jurassic Coast is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Jurassic Coast. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Shelter via Bus Station, Bus Station and Sea Front. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Jurassic Coast. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Axminster via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
The distance between Manchester and Jurassic Coast is 281 miles. The road distance is 231.7 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to Jurassic Coast without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 41m and costs £130 - £230.
It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Manchester to Jurassic Coast, including transfers.
Manchester to Jurassic Coast bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Manchester to Jurassic Coast train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Manchester to Jurassic Coast is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 41m and costs £130 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 10h 10m.
What companies run services between Manchester, England and Jurassic Coast, England?
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Jurassic Coast via Birmingham New Street, Exeter St Davids, and Axminster in around 6h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Jurassic Coast via Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, Sea Front, and Shelter in around 10h 10m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £95–140
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Exeter St Davids to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Westbury (Wilts) to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £20–45
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Westbury (Wilts)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–85
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £18–29
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Bus Station to Sea Front
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
- Phone
- 01392 872900
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dartline Coaches
Bus from Bus Station to Sea Front
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Dartline Coaches
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
Bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
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Booking & Getting There
Manchester to Jurassic Coast bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Manchester to Jurassic Coast train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Jurassic Coast is 232 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Manchester to Jurassic Coast.
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