There are 4 ways to get from RAF Lakenheath to Manchester by train, bus, or car
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Train via Doncaster
best- Take the train from Thetford to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the train from Peterborough to Doncastertrain
- Take the train from Doncaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 12m£70–140Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk083
- Take the bus from Newhall Street to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
8h 16m£26–47Drive 168.6 mi
- Drive from RAF Lakenheath to Manchestercar 168.6 mi
3h 27m£42–60Train
- Take the train from Thetford to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
6h 24m£95–140
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from RAF Lakenheath to Manchester is to bus which costs £26 - £50 and takes 8h 16m.
The fastest way to get from RAF Lakenheath to Manchester is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from RAF Lakenheath to Manchester. However, there are services departing from The Cedars and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Bus Station, Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 and Newhall Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from RAF Lakenheath to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Thetford and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Peterborough and Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
The distance between RAF Lakenheath and Manchester is 211 miles. The road distance is 169.6 miles.
The best way to get from RAF Lakenheath to Manchester without a car is to train via Doncaster which takes 6h 12m and costs £70 - £140.
It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from RAF Lakenheath to Manchester, including transfers.
RAF Lakenheath to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 station.
RAF Lakenheath to Manchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Thetford station.
The best way to get from RAF Lakenheath to Manchester is to train via Doncaster which takes 6h 12m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £50 and takes 8h 16m.
What companies run services between RAF Lakenheath, England and Manchester, England?
You can take a vehicle from RAF Lakenheath to Manchester Piccadilly via The Cedars, Bus Interchange, Thetford, Peterborough, and Doncaster in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from RAF Lakenheath to Shudehill Interchange via The Cedars, Bus Station, Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18, and Newhall Street in around 8h 16m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Thetford to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–40
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Peterborough to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Thetford to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £95–140
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 225 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Peterborough to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £27–40
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 603 4852
- [email protected]
- Website
- grandcentralrail.com
Train from Peterborough to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- https://www.grandcentralrail.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 071 0222
- Website
- hulltrains.co.uk
Train from Peterborough to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- https://www.hulltrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Doncaster to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Newhall Street to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
RAF Lakenheath to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.
RAF Lakenheath to Manchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Peterborough station.
Yes, the driving distance between RAF Lakenheath to Manchester is 170 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from RAF Lakenheath to Manchester.
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