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How to get fromSouth East to Manchesterby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from South East to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chertsey to Vauxhalltrain train Weybridge - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
    3h 49m
    £72–122

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk980 / ...
    6h 56m
    £27–41

  3. Bus via Elmsleigh Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 802
    5h 17m
    £32–56

  4. Drive  199 mi

    1. Drive from South East to Manchestercar car 199 mi
    3h 41m
    £50–72

  5. Line 446 bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the bus from Penton Park Estate to Heathrow Terminal 4bus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    2h 52m
    £63–232

  6. Train via Reading

    1. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    5h 40m
    £84–138

  7. Train to London City Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the train from Chertsey to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LCY - MAN
    6h 18m
    £219–343

  8. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LHR - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    6h 22m
    £114–488

South East to Manchester by train and subway

Calendar230Weekly Services
Duration3h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 211.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between South East, England and Manchester, England?

You can take a train from Chertsey to Manchester Piccadilly via Vauxhall, Vauxhall station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Station once daily. Tickets cost £28–50 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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