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How to get fromRAF Lakenheath to Manchesterby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Thetford to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    6h 24m
    £85–120
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Thetford to Luton DART Parkwaybus bus Uk950
    2. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk023
    8h 43m
    £26–40
  3. Drive  168.6 mi

    1. Drive from RAF Lakenheath to Manchestercar car 168.6 mi
    3h 27m
    £42–61
  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Thetford to Norwichtrain train
    2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane NWI - MAN
    7h 12m
    £109–434

Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration5h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£68Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between RAF Lakenheath, England and Manchester, England?

East Midlands Railways operates a train from Thetford to Manchester Piccadilly every 2 hours. Tickets cost £85–120 and the journey takes 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from RAF Lakenheath to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via The Cedars, Bus Interchange, Thetford, and Luton DART Parkway in around 8h 43m.

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