There are 2 ways to get from Manchester to Lakenheath by train or car
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Manchester to Lakenheath by train, foot, and bus
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The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Lakenheath is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Lakenheath is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Lakenheath. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Thetford via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
The distance between Manchester and Lakenheath is 204 miles. The road distance is 168.1 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to Lakenheath without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs £95 - £150.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Manchester to Lakenheath, including transfers.
Manchester to Lakenheath train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Lakenheath train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Thetford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Lakenheath is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Manchester to Lakenheath.
There are 393+ hotels available in Lakenheath.
What companies run services between Manchester, England and Lakenheath, England?
East Midlands Railways operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Thetford every 3 hours. Tickets cost £95–150 and the journey takes 4h.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Thetford
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £95–150
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
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