There are 4 ways to get from Manchester to Thornton-Cleveleys by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Poulton-le-Fyldetrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
1h 31m£22–36Drive 51.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Manchester to Thornton-Cleveleyscar 51.3 mi
1h 1m£13–18Bus, line 5 bus
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus 121 / ...
- Take the bus from New Bonny Street to Meadows Avebus 5
2h 19m£14–27Bus, line 75 bus
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus Uk030
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Meadows Avebus 75
2h 58m
Manchester to Thornton-Cleveleys by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Thornton-Cleveleys is to drive which costs £12 - £18 and takes 1h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Thornton-Cleveleys is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs £12 - £18.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Thornton-Cleveleys. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Meadows Ave via New Bonny Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Thornton-Cleveleys. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Poulton-le-Fylde via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
The distance between Manchester and Thornton-Cleveleys is 48 miles. The road distance is 51.6 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to Thornton-Cleveleys without a car is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs £22 - £40.
It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Manchester to Thornton-Cleveleys, including transfers.
Manchester to Thornton-Cleveleys bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Thornton-Cleveleys train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.
The best way to get from Manchester to Thornton-Cleveleys is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs £22 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus and line 5 bus, which costs £13 - £28 and takes 2h 19m.
What companies run services between Manchester, England and Thornton-Cleveleys, England?
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Poulton-le-Fylde hourly. Tickets cost £18–35 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Meadows Ave via National Express Coach Facility and New Bonny Street in around 2h 19m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Poulton-le-Fylde
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–24
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 01253 473001
- [email protected]
- Website
- Blackpool Transport
Bus from New Bonny Street to Meadows Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4
- Website
- Blackpool Transport
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 1253 874358
- Website
- Archway Travel
Bus from Bus Station to Meadows Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Archway Travel
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More Questions & Answers
Manchester to Thornton-Cleveleys bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at National Express Coach Facility station.
Manchester to Thornton-Cleveleys train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Poulton-le-Fylde station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Thornton-Cleveleys is 52 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Manchester to Thornton-Cleveleys.
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