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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Kensington is to bus via The Design Museum which costs £24 - £40 and takes 5h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Kensington is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs £65 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Kensington?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Manchester Central Coach Station station and arriving at Marble Arch. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Kensington?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Kensington station. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Earl's Court station via Russell Square station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.

How far is it from Manchester to Kensington?

The distance between Manchester and Kensington is 189 miles. The road distance is 184.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Kensington without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs £65 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Manchester to Kensington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Kensington bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Manchester to Kensington train from?

Manchester to Kensington train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Kensington?

The best way to get from Manchester to Kensington is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £95 and takes 5h 40m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £260 and takes 2h 59m.

Where does the Manchester to Kensington bus arrive?

Manchester to Kensington bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Marble Arch station.

Where does the Manchester to Kensington train arrive?

Manchester to Kensington train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Kensington?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Kensington is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Manchester to Kensington.

How do I get a train ticket from Manchester to Kensington?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Manchester to Kensington?

Book your Manchester to Kensington bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Kensington?

There are 21272+ hotels available in Kensington.

Manchester to Kensington - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Kensington by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2h 38m
£68–108
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Marble Archbus 541 / ...
5h 40m
£22–95
Drive 183.8 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Kensingtoncar 183.8 mi
3h 53m
£46–66
Fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2h 59m
£64–258
Bus via The Design Museum
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus Ukn30 / ...
5h 51m
£25–38
Fly to London City Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)plane MAN - LCY
5h 24m
£227–355
Fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane MAN - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
5h 31m
£79–176
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
3. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
4h 23m
£109–272

Manchester to Kensington by bus

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Distance: 187.9 mi
Duration: 2h 38m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 8m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Marble Arch every 3 hours. Tickets cost £35–95 and the journey takes 5h 40m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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