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There are 8 ways to get from Stratford to Manchester by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Line 205 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bow Church to Euston Stationbus bus 205 / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
    3h 28m
    £67–112

  2. Bus via Gloucester Place

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk023 / ...
    6h 9m
    £24–41

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Shudehill Interchangebus bus Ukn30 / ...
    5h 52m
    £31–64

  4. Drive 188 mi

    1. Drive from Stratford to Manchestercar car 188 mi
    4h 7m
    £46–66

  5. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    2h 56m
    £75–279

  6. Fly London City Airport to Manchester Airport

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LCY - MAN
    4h 48m
    £205–360

  7. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    3h 57m
    £109–264

  8. Fly London City Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LCY - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    5h 43m
    £273–578

Stratford to Manchester by bus and train

Calendar311Weekly Services
Duration3h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 189.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 28m

What companies run services between Stratford, England and Manchester, England?

FlixBus operates a bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Shudehill Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £20–35 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Alternatively, British Airways flies from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN) every 4 hours.

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