There are 3 ways to get from Manchester to National Botanic Gardens by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carmarthentrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
6h 20m£103–168Drive 169.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Manchester to National Botanic Gardenscar 169.4 mi
3h 29m£42–60Bus
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Cross Hands Librarybus 112
9h 23m£50–123
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to National Botanic Gardens is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to National Botanic Gardens is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to National Botanic Gardens. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Prince of Wales via Birmingham Coach Station and Cross Hands Library. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to National Botanic Gardens. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Carmarthen via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
The distance between Manchester and National Botanic Gardens is 257 miles. The road distance is 170.4 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to National Botanic Gardens without a car is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs £100 - £170.
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Manchester to National Botanic Gardens, including transfers.
Manchester to National Botanic Gardens bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to National Botanic Gardens train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Manchester to National Botanic Gardens is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 9h 23m.
What companies run services between Manchester, England and National Botanic Gardens, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carmarthen 5 times a day. Tickets cost £100–170 and the journey takes 5h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Botanic Gardens via Birmingham Coach Station, Cross Hands Library, and Prince of Wales in around 9h 23m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £100–170
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Cross Hands Library
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–80
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Manchester to National Botanic Gardens bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Manchester to National Botanic Gardens train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Carmarthen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to National Botanic Gardens is 170 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Manchester to National Botanic Gardens.
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