There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Wellingborough by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Hinckley
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneatontrain
- Take the train from Nuneaton to Leicestertrain
- Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
3h 8m£52–80Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Northampton Bus Interchangebus 707
6h 6m£25–40Drive 120.9 mi
- Drive from Manchester to Wellingboroughcar 120.9 mi
2h 57m£30–43Fly, train
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Wellingboroughtrain
4h 9m£100–328Train
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
- Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain Nottingham - London St Pancras International / ...
3h 30m£64–92
Manchester to Wellingborough by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Wellingborough is to bus which costs £25 - £45 and takes 6h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Wellingborough is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Wellingborough. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Church Street Interchange via Birmingham Coach Station and Northampton Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Wellingborough. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Wellingborough via Nuneaton, Leicester and Kettering. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
The distance between Manchester and Wellingborough is 139 miles. The road distance is 121.6 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to Wellingborough without a car is to train via Hinckley which takes 3h 8m and costs £50 - £85.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Manchester to Wellingborough, including transfers.
Manchester to Wellingborough bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Wellingborough train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Manchester to Wellingborough is to train via Hinckley which takes 3h 8m and costs £50 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £45 and takes 6h 6m.
What companies run services between Manchester, England and Wellingborough, England?
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wellingborough via Nuneaton, Leicester, and Kettering in around 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Church Street Interchange via Birmingham Coach Station and Northampton Bus Interchange in around 6h 6m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–210
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneaton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Nuneaton to Leicester
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Leicester to Kettering
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Wellingborough
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £29–45
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Nottingham to Kettering
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Northampton Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Manchester to Wellingborough bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Manchester to Wellingborough train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Nuneaton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Wellingborough is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Manchester to Wellingborough.
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