What is the cheapest way to get from South West to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from South West to Manchester is to bus which costs £27 - £50 and takes 8h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from South West to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from South West to Manchester is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between South West and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from South West to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Phone Box and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Exeter and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.

Is there a direct train between South West and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from South West to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Crediton and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

How far is it from South West to Manchester?

The distance between South West and Manchester is 257 miles. The road distance is 237.9 miles.

How do I travel from South West to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from South West to Manchester without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 16m and costs £110 - £190.

How long does it take to get from South West to Manchester?

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from South West to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the South West to Manchester bus from?

South West to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Exeter station.

Where do I catch the South West to Manchester train from?

South West to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train, bus or fly from South West to Manchester?

The best way to get from South West to Manchester is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 16m and costs £110 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £50 and takes 8h 46m, you could also fly, which costs £140 - £280 and takes 5h 12m.

Where does the South West to Manchester bus arrive?

South West to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the South West to Manchester train arrive?

South West to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from South West to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between South West to Manchester is 238 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from South West to Manchester.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3603+ hotels available in Manchester.

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 16m
£115–190
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus Ukn49 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk071
8h 46m
£27–48
Drive 236.5 mi
1. Drive from South West to Manchestercar 236.5 mi
4h 8m
£59–85
Fly
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
5h 12m
£145–275
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Manchester Piccadillytrain Paignton - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
6h 27m
£110–170
Train #2
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
8h 26m
£103–181

South West to Manchester by bus

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Distance: 255.1 mi
Duration: 5h 16m

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

You can take a vehicle from South West to Manchester Piccadilly via Crediton, Exeter St Davids, and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phone Box to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Sidwell Street, Exeter, and Bristol Bus Station in around 8h 46m.

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