What is the cheapest way to get from Stanley to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Stanley to Manchester is to bus which costs £16 - £28 and takes 5h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Stanley to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Stanley to Manchester is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Stanley and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Stanley station to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Stanley Bus Station Stand K and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via John Dobson Street and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Stanley and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Stanley to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Newcastle and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.

How far is it from Stanley to Manchester?

The distance between Stanley and Manchester is 157 miles. The road distance is 124.6 miles.

How do I travel from Stanley to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Stanley to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs £50 - £90.

How long does it take to get from Stanley to Manchester?

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Stanley to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stanley to Manchester bus from?

Stanley to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.

Where do I catch the Stanley to Manchester train from?

Stanley to Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from Stanley to Manchester?

The best way to get from Stanley to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs £50 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs £19 - £40 and takes 4h 55m.

Where does the Stanley to Manchester bus arrive?

Stanley to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Stanley to Manchester train arrive?

Stanley to Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Stanley to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Stanley to Manchester is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Stanley to Manchester.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3640+ hotels available in Manchester.

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There are 5 ways to get from Stanley to Manchester by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Manchester Piccadillytrain Newcastle - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 52m
£50–90
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk073
5h 34m
£16–28
Bus via Leeds
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
4h 55m
£19–38
Drive 123.9 mi
1. Drive from Stanley to Manchestercar 123.9 mi
2h 37m
£31–44
Train via Manchester Victoria
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Manchester Victoriatrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
4h 1m
£50–95

Stanley to Manchester by bus and train

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Distance: 155.6 mi
Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Stanley, County Durham, England and Manchester, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Newcastle to Manchester Piccadilly every 2 hours. Tickets cost £50–90 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stanley Bus Station Stand K to Manchester Central Coach Station via John Dobson Street, Leeds City Bus Station, and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 4h 55m.

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