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

The cheapest way to get from St Albans City to Manchester is to bus which costs £35 - £90 and takes 6h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from St Albans City to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs £75 - £130.

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

No, there is no direct bus from St Albans City station to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Luton Station Interchange and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.

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

No, there is no direct train from St Albans City to Manchester. However, there are services departing from St Albans City and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

How far is it from St Albans City to Manchester?

The distance between St Albans City and Manchester is 204 miles. The road distance is 164.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from St Albans City to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs £75 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from St Albans City to Manchester, including transfers.

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

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

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

St Albans City to Manchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.

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

The best way to get from St Albans City to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 6h 1m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £150 and takes 4h 44m.

Where does the St Albans City to Manchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the St Albans City to Manchester train arrive?

St Albans City to Manchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from St Albans City to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between St Albans City to Manchester is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from St Albans City to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from St Albans City to Manchester?

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St Albans City to Manchester - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from St Albans City to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
3h 1m
£75–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
6h 1m
£37–89
Drive 163.3 mi
1. Drive from St Albans City to Manchestercar 163.3 mi
3h 26m
£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 26m
£81–295
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Central stationbus Mk1
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
3h 58m
£51–94
Train via Nottingham
1. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Ketteringtrain
2. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 9m
£93–154
Fly Luton Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LTN - MAN
4h 44m
£63–142
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 9m
£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 33m
£71–209

St Albans City to Manchester by train and foot

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Distance: 202.9 mi
Duration: 3h 1m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, 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.

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