There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to National Space Centre by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneatontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
- Take the train from Nuneaton to Leicestertrain Birmingham New Street - Leicester / ...
2h 37m£41–63Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Uk079
4h 7m£13–20Drive 85.8 mi
- Drive from Manchester to National Space Centrecar 85.8 mi
2h 16m£22–31Train, bus
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
- Take the bus from Nottingham station to Baxter Gatebus 9
3h 15m£41–59Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777 / ...
4h 44m£22–38
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to National Space Centre is to bus which costs £13 - £20 and takes 4h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to National Space Centre is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs £21 - £35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to National Space Centre. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Leicester via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
The distance between Manchester and National Space Centre is 109 miles. The road distance is 86.3 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to National Space Centre without a car is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs £40 - £65.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Manchester to National Space Centre, including transfers.
Manchester to National Space Centre bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Manchester to National Space Centre train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Manchester to National Space Centre is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs £40 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £20 and takes 4h 7m.
What companies run services between Manchester, England and National Space Centre, England?
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to National Space Centre via Nuneaton, Leicester, Welford Place, Savoy Street, St Margaret's Bus Station, and Corporation Road in around 2h 37m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost £13–20 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneaton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Nuneaton to Leicester
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 01509 815637
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kinchbus
Bus from Nottingham station to Baxter Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Kinchbus
- Phone
- +44 115 950 6070
- [email protected]
- Website
- Nottingham City Transport
Bus from Nottingham station to Baxter Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Nottingham City Transport
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Manchester to National Space Centre bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.
Manchester to National Space Centre train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Nuneaton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to National Space Centre is 86 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Manchester to National Space Centre.
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