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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Loughborough is to bus which costs £11 - £20 and takes 3h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Loughborough is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Loughborough?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Loughborough. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Aumberry Gap via Broad Marsh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Loughborough?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Loughborough. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Loughborough (Leics) via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.

How far is it from Manchester to Loughborough?

The distance between Manchester and Loughborough is 96 miles. The road distance is 76.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Loughborough without a car is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs £40 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Manchester to Loughborough, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Loughborough bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Manchester to Loughborough train from?

Manchester to Loughborough train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Loughborough?

The best way to get from Manchester to Loughborough is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs £40 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £20 and takes 3h 39m.

Where does the Manchester to Loughborough bus arrive?

Manchester to Loughborough bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where does the Manchester to Loughborough train arrive?

Manchester to Loughborough train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Loughborough?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Loughborough is 76 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Manchester to Loughborough.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Loughborough?

There are 1983+ hotels available in Loughborough.

Manchester to Loughborough - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Manchester to Loughborough by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Loughborough (Leics)train Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2h 17m
£42–72
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus Uk079
3h 39m
£12–20
Drive 76.1 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Loughboroughcar 76.1 mi
2h 3m
£19–27
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the bus from Nottingham station to Aumberry Gapbus 9
2h 32m
£44–66

Manchester to Loughborough by train

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Distance: 95 mi
Duration: 2h 17m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Loughborough (Leics) via Sheffield in around 2h 17m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost £9–16 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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