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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Lifton is to drive which costs £65 - £95 and takes 4h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Lifton is to drive which takes 4h 54m and costs £65 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Lifton?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Lifton. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Arundell Arms Hotel via Bristol Bus Station, Bus Station and West Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Lifton?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Lifton. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Okehampton via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.

How far is it from Manchester to Lifton?

The distance between Manchester and Lifton is 288 miles. The road distance is 272.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Lifton without a car is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs £140 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Manchester to Lifton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Lifton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Manchester to Lifton train from?

Manchester to Lifton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Lifton?

The best way to get from Manchester to Lifton is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs £140 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 19m.

Where does the Manchester to Lifton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Manchester to Lifton train arrive?

Manchester to Lifton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Lifton?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Lifton is 272 miles. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Manchester to Lifton.

Where can I stay near Lifton?

There are 1119+ hotels available in Lifton.

Manchester to Lifton - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to Lifton by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Exeter St Davidstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Paignton
7h 6m
£147–208
Drive 270.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Manchester to Liftoncar 270.5 mi
4h 54m
£66–95
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Tenby Housebus 66
10h 19m
Fly, train, line 306 bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Okehamptontrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Arundell Arms Hotelbus
5h 52m
£95–214
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
7h 56m
£128–215
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
10h 1m
£124–214

Manchester to Lifton by train and bus

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7h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 286.2 mi
Duration: 7h 6m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Exeter St Davids twice daily. Tickets cost £130–190 and the journey takes 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Arundell Arms Hotel via Bristol Bus Station, Exeter, Bus Station, Tenby House, and West Street in around 10h 19m.

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