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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Wales is to bus which costs £9 - £14 and takes 2h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Wales is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Wales?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Wales. However, there are services departing from Co-op Live and arriving at Wales Road/Limetree Avenue via Sheffield Interchange/C6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.

How far is it from Manchester to Wales?

The distance between Manchester and Wales is 53 miles. The road distance is 50.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Wales without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 36m and costs £15 - £30.

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

It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from Manchester to Wales, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Wales bus from?

Manchester to Wales bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Co-op Live station.

Where does the Manchester to Wales bus arrive?

Manchester to Wales bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sheffield Interchange/E2 station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Wales?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Wales is 50 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Manchester to Wales.

Where can I stay near Wales?

There are 1480+ hotels available in Wales.

Manchester to Wales - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Manchester to Wales by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
2. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/C6 to Wales Road/Limetree Avenuebus 216 / ...
1h 36m
£15–30
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Co-op Live to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus Mc4
2. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/C6 to Wales Road/Limetree Avenuebus 216 / ...
2h 20m
£9–13
Drive 49.8 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Walescar 49.8 mi
1h 8m
£13–18

Manchester to Wales by train and bus

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Distance: 52.7 mi
Duration: 1h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Co-op Live to Wales Road/Limetree Avenue via Sheffield Interchange/E2 and Sheffield Interchange/C6 in around 2h 20m.

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