There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Wincanton by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Castle Carytrain Gloucester - Castle Cary / ...
6h 59m£98–155Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
7h 38m£28–42Drive 198.4 mi
- Drive from Manchester to Wincantoncar 198.4 mi
3h 52m£49–71Train via Basingstoke
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Basingstoketrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
- Take the train from Basingstoke to Templecombetrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
7h 8m£111–181Train via Newport
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Filton Abbey Wood to Castle Carytrain Gloucester - Castle Cary / ...
7h 49m£84–146
Manchester to Wincanton by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Wincanton is to bus which costs £28 - £45 and takes 7h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Wincanton is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs £45 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Wincanton. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Market Place via Bus Station, Bus Station and Strode College. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Wincanton. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Castle Cary via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
The distance between Manchester and Wincanton is 233 miles. The road distance is 199.6 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to Wincanton without a car is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs £95 - £160.
It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Manchester to Wincanton, including transfers.
Manchester to Wincanton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Manchester to Wincanton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Manchester to Wincanton is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs £95 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £45 and takes 7h 38m.
What companies run services between Manchester, England and Wincanton, England?
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Market Place via Bristol Temple Meads, Castle Cary, and Castle Cary Station in around 6h 59m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost £20–30 and the journey takes 3h 55m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £75–110
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Basingstoke
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £85–130
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Castle Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Filton Abbey Wood to Castle Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Basingstoke to Templecombe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–50
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–85
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Manchester to Wincanton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Manchester to Wincanton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Wincanton is 200 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Manchester to Wincanton.
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