What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Thrapston?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Thrapston is to bus which costs £21 - £30 and takes 6h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Thrapston?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Thrapston is to train via Hinckley which takes 2h 55m and costs £75 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Thrapston?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Thrapston. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at (Thrapston) Thrapston Library via Lake, Northampton Bus Interchange and Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Thrapston?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Thrapston. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Kettering via Nuneaton and Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.

How far is it from Manchester to Thrapston?

The distance between Manchester and Thrapston is 142 miles. The road distance is 124.2 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to Thrapston without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Thrapston without a car is to train via Hinckley which takes 2h 55m and costs £75 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Thrapston?

It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Manchester to Thrapston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Thrapston bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Manchester to Thrapston train from?

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

Train or bus from Manchester to Thrapston?

The best way to get from Manchester to Thrapston is to train via Hinckley which takes 2h 55m and costs £75 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £30 and takes 6h 9m.

Where does the Manchester to Thrapston bus arrive?

Manchester to Thrapston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Northampton station.

Where does the Manchester to Thrapston train arrive?

Manchester to Thrapston train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Nuneaton station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Thrapston?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Thrapston is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Manchester to Thrapston.

How do I get a train ticket from Manchester to Thrapston?

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Where can I stay near Thrapston?

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Train via Hinckley
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneatontrain
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Leicestertrain
3. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
2h 55m
£76–112
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Northamptonbus Uk023
2. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to Bus Interchangebus X4 / ...
6h 9m
£22–30
Drive 123.5 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Thrapstoncar 123.5 mi
2h 58m
£31–44
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Corbytrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International
5h
£63–103
Train #2
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain Nottingham - London St Pancras International / ...
5h 34m
£74–106

Manchester to Thrapston by bus

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Distance: 141.3 mi
Duration: 2h 55m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Thrapston, England?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Thrapston via Nuneaton, Leicester, and Kettering in around 2h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to (Thrapston) Thrapston Library via Lake, Northampton Bus Interchange, and Bus Interchange in around 6h 9m.

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