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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Lea is to bus which costs £6 - £9 and takes 1h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Lea is to drive which takes 48 min and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Lea?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Lea. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Aldfield Avenue via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.

How far is it from Manchester to Lea?

The distance between Manchester and Lea is 34 miles. The road distance is 36.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Lea without a car is to train and line 19 bus which takes 1h 19m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 19m to get from Manchester to Lea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Lea bus from?

Manchester to Lea bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Manchester to Lea bus arrive?

Manchester to Lea bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Lea?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Lea is 36 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Manchester to Lea.

Where can I stay near Lea?

There are 2255+ hotels available in Lea.

Manchester to Lea - 5 ways to travel via train, line 19 bus, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Lea by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, line 19 bus
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Larches Lane Storebus 19
1h 19m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Aldfield Avenuebus 68
1h 32m
£7–9
Drive 36.1 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Leacar 36.1 mi
48 min
£10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manchester to Leataxi 36.1 mi
48 min
£160–190
Line 37 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Bolton Interchangebus 37 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Bus Stationbus 125
3h 46m
£8–11

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Distance: 34.1 mi
Duration: 1h 19m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Lea, Lancashire, England?

You can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Aldfield Avenue via Bus Station in around 1h 32m.

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