There are 4 ways to get from Milton Keynes to Salford Quays by train, bus, car, plane, or tram
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Train
best- Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
2h 9m£50–82Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
4h 55m£33–76Drive 140.8 mi
- Drive from Milton Keynes to Salford Quayscar 140.8 mi
2h 50m£34–49Train, fly, tram
- Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Watford Junctiontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
- Take the tram from Piccadilly to Harbour Citytram
3h 52m£72–281
Milton Keynes to Salford Quays by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milton Keynes to Salford Quays is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 4h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Milton Keynes to Salford Quays is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs £50 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Milton Keynes to Salford Quays. However, there are services departing from The Point and arriving at The Lowry via Milton Keynes Coachway and Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Milton Keynes to Salford Quays. However, there are services departing from Milton Keynes Central and arriving at Harbour City via Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
The distance between Milton Keynes and Salford Quays is 137 miles. The road distance is 141.6 miles.
The best way to get from Milton Keynes to Salford Quays without a car is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs £50 - £85.
It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Milton Keynes to Salford Quays, including transfers.
Milton Keynes to Salford Quays bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.
Milton Keynes to Salford Quays train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Milton Keynes Central station.
The best way to get from Milton Keynes to Salford Quays is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs £50 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 4h 55m.
What companies run services between Milton Keynes, England and Salford Quays, England?
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £45–80 and the journey takes 1h 41m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £29–70 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–200
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Milton Keynes Central to Watford Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Milton Keynes Central to Watford Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–27
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- 0161 205 2000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metrolink
Tram from Piccadilly to Harbour City
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- Metrolink
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £29–70
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Milton Keynes to Salford Quays bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Milton Keynes to Salford Quays train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milton Keynes to Salford Quays is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Milton Keynes to Salford Quays.
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