What is the cheapest way to get from St Albans Cathedral to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from St Albans Cathedral to Manchester is to bus which costs £30 - £85 and takes 6h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from St Albans Cathedral to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from St Albans Cathedral to Manchester is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between St Albans Cathedral and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from St Albans Cathedral to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Abbey and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Luton Station Interchange and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.

Is there a direct train between St Albans Cathedral and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from St Albans Cathedral to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Luton and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Kettering and Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from St Albans Cathedral to Manchester?

The distance between St Albans Cathedral and Manchester is 174 miles. The road distance is 163.7 miles.

How do I travel from St Albans Cathedral to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from St Albans Cathedral to Manchester without a car is to line 321 bus and train which takes 3h 31m and costs £55 - £120.

How long does it take to get from St Albans Cathedral to Manchester?

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from St Albans Cathedral to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the St Albans Cathedral to Manchester bus from?

St Albans Cathedral to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where do I catch the St Albans Cathedral to Manchester train from?

St Albans Cathedral to Manchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Luton station.

Train, bus or fly from St Albans Cathedral to Manchester?

The best way to get from St Albans Cathedral to Manchester is to bus which takes 6h 37m and costs £30 - £85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £90 - £150 and takes 5h 45m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £150 and takes 4h 59m.

Where does the St Albans Cathedral to Manchester bus arrive?

St Albans Cathedral to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the St Albans Cathedral to Manchester train arrive?

St Albans Cathedral to Manchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Kettering station.

Can I drive from St Albans Cathedral to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between St Albans Cathedral to Manchester is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from St Albans Cathedral to Manchester.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

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There are 8 ways to get from St Albans Cathedral to Manchester by bus, train, car, or plane

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Line 321 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Abbey to Watford Junction stationbus 321 / ...
2. Take the train from Watford Junction to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3h 31m
£58–111
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
6h 37m
£34–82
Drive 162.8 mi
1. Drive from St Albans Cathedral to Manchestercar 162.8 mi
3h 24m
£40–58
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from St Albans City to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3h 42m
£81–296
Train
1. Take the train from Luton to Ketteringtrain
2. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 45m
£90–148
Fly Luton Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LTN - MAN
4h 59m
£63–143
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4h 28m
£116–273
Fly Luton Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LTN - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 48m
£71–210

St Albans Cathedral to Manchester by foot, bus, and train

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Distance: 172.5 mi
Duration: 3h 31m

What companies run services between St Albans Cathedral, England and Manchester, England?

National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £29–70 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from St Albans Cathedral to Manchester Piccadilly via Abbey, Luton Station Interchange, Luton, Kettering, and Nottingham in around 5h 45m.

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