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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Wantage is to bus which costs £26 - £50 and takes 6h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Wantage is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Wantage?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Wantage. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Market Place via Birmingham Coach Station and George Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.

How far is it from Manchester to Wantage?

The distance between Manchester and Wantage is 170 miles. The road distance is 165.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Wantage without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 53m and costs £65 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Manchester to Wantage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Wantage bus from?

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

Where does the Manchester to Wantage bus arrive?

Manchester to Wantage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Wantage?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Wantage is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Manchester to Wantage.

Where can I stay near Wantage?

There are 1224+ hotels available in Wantage.

Manchester to Wantage - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Manchester to Wantage by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxfordtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Frideswide Square to Market Placebus S9 / ...
3h 53m
£69–102
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus 160 / ...
6h 12m
£26–45
Drive 164.2 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Wantagecar 164.2 mi
3h 10m
£41–59
Fly, train, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Didcot Parkwaytrain
3. Take the bus from Parkway Station to Market Placebus
4h 32m
£93–325

Manchester to Wantage by train and bus

104Weekly Services

3h 53mAverage Duration

£69Cheapest Price

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Distance: 168.6 mi
Duration: 3h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Market Place via Birmingham Coach Station, Gloucester Green Bus Station, and George Street in around 6h 12m.

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