What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to South East?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to South East is to bus via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange which costs £28 - £45 and takes 6h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to South East?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to South East is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and South East?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to South East. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Colonel's Lane via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Elmsleigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and South East?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to South East. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Chertsey via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.

How far is it from Manchester to South East?

The distance between Manchester and South East is 213 miles. The road distance is 196.1 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to South East without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to South East without a car is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs £70 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to South East?

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Manchester to South East, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to South East bus from?

Manchester to South East bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to South East train from?

Manchester to South East train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to South East?

The best way to get from Manchester to South East is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs £70 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 4h 41m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £270 and takes 3h 34m.

Where does the Manchester to South East bus arrive?

Manchester to South East bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Manchester to South East train arrive?

Manchester to South East train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Manchester to South East?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to South East is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Manchester to South East.

How do I get a train ticket from Manchester to South East?

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Where can I stay near South East?

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Manchester to South East - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Chertseytrain London Waterloo - Weybridge / ...
3h 52m
£73–118
Bus via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus Uk980
6h 16m
£28–43
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 802
4h 41m
£34–58
Drive 195 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to South Eastcar 195 mi
3h 33m
£49–71
Fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3h 34m
£61–261
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Chertseytrain Reading - London Waterloo / ...
5h 25m
£87–132
Fly to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)plane MAN - LCY
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Chertseytrain
6h 32m
£218–393
Fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane MAN - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
6h 13m
£97–261
Fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane MAN - LGW
6h 29m
£74–238

Manchester to South East by train and subway

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Distance: 211.4 mi
Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and South East, England?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chertsey via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 52m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5 4 times a week. Tickets cost £29–50 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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