What is the cheapest way to get from Rugby (Station) to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Rugby (Station) to Manchester is to bus which costs £27 - £70 and takes 3h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rugby (Station) to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Rugby (Station) to Manchester is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Rugby (Station) and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Rugby (Station) station to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Birmingham International Station and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Rugby (Station) and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rugby and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 18m.

How far is it from Rugby (Station) to Manchester?

The distance between Rugby (Station) and Manchester is 101 miles. The road distance is 113.7 miles.

How do I travel from Rugby (Station) to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Rugby (Station) to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs £35 - £60.

How long does it take to get from Rugby (Station) to Manchester?

The train from Rugby to Manchester Piccadilly takes 1h 18m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Rugby (Station) to Manchester bus from?

Rugby (Station) to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Rugby (Station) to Manchester train from?

Rugby (Station) to Manchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Rugby station.

Train or bus from Rugby (Station) to Manchester?

The best way to get from Rugby (Station) to Manchester is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs £35 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £70 and takes 3h 34m.

Where does the Rugby (Station) to Manchester bus arrive?

Rugby (Station) to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Rugby (Station) to Manchester train arrive?

Rugby (Station) to Manchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Rugby (Station) to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Rugby (Station) to Manchester is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Rugby (Station) to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Rugby (Station) to Manchester?

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There are 4 ways to get from Rugby (Station) to Manchester by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rugby to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
1h 18m
£35–60
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
3h 34m
£27–66
Drive 113 mi
1. Drive from Rugby (Station) to Manchestercar 113 mi
2h 4m
£28–40
Train via Coventry
1. Take the train from Coventry to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 59m
£54–84

Rugby (Station) to Manchester by train

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Distance: 100.4 mi
Duration: 1h 18m

What companies run services between Rugby (Station), England and Manchester, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Rugby to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 1h 18m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £17–45 and the journey takes 2h 15m.

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