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How to get fromSouth West England to Manchesterby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from South West England to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    5h 9m
    £104–167

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Bus Stationbus bus 374
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk071
    8h 56m
    £25–42

  3. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from County Hall to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 105 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    8h 8m
    £43–107

  4. Drive 213.3 mi

    1. Drive from South West England to Manchestercar car 213.3 mi
    3h 42m
    £52–75

  5. Line 22 bus, train to Exeter, fly

    1. Take the bus from St John Fisher Church to Castle Waybus bus
    2. Take the train from Taunton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EXT - MAN
    4h 22m

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Newport (S Wales)train train Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    6h 51m
    £92–170

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Taunton to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    5h 20m
    £132–402

South West England to Manchester by bus and train

Calendar126Weekly Services
Duration5h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 223.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 9m

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

You can take a bus from St John Fisher Church to Manchester Piccadilly via Castle Way, Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side, Taunton, and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St John Fisher Church to Manchester Central Coach Station via County Hall and Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 8m.

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