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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to South West is to bus which costs £28 - £70 and takes 8h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to South West is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and South West?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to South West. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Creedy Bridge via Bristol Bus Station and Sidwell Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and South West?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to South West. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Crediton via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.

How far is it from Manchester to South West?

The distance between Manchester and South West is 257 miles. The road distance is 238.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to South West without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 31m and costs £130 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Manchester to South West, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Manchester to South West?

The best way to get from Manchester to South West is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 31m and costs £130 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £70 and takes 8h 48m.

Where does the Manchester to South West bus arrive?

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

Where does the Manchester to South West train arrive?

Manchester to South West train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Manchester to South West?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to South West is 239 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Manchester to South West.

Where can I stay near South West?

There are 1553+ hotels available in South West.

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

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Train via Birmingham
best
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 / ...
5h 31m
£130–209
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus Uk087 / ...
8h 48m
£29–67
Drive 237.4 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to South Westcar 237.4 mi
4h 10m
£58–84
Fly, line 679 bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
2. Take the bus from Prison to Creedy Bridgebus
4h 43m
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Exeter St Davidstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Paignton / ...
5h 52m
£130–190
Train #2
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 / ...
8h 30m
£119–214

Manchester to South West by bus

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Distance: 255.5 mi
Duration: 5h 31m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to South West via Birmingham New Street, Exeter St Davids, and Crediton in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Creedy Bridge via Bristol Bus Station, Exeter, and Sidwell Street in around 8h 48m.

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