What is the cheapest way to get from Stratford (London) to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Stratford (London) to Manchester is to bus via Gloucester Place which costs £24 - £45 and takes 6h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Stratford (London) to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Stratford (London) to Manchester is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs £60 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Stratford (London) and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Stratford (London) to Manchester. However, there are services departing from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Stratford (London) and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Stratford (London) station to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Stratford station and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Bank station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.

How far is it from Stratford (London) to Manchester?

The distance between Stratford (London) and Manchester is 192 miles. The road distance is 189.2 miles.

How do I travel from Stratford (London) to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Stratford (London) to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs £60 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Stratford (London) to Manchester?

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Stratford (London) to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stratford (London) to Manchester bus from?

Stratford (London) to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) station.

Where do I catch the Stratford (London) to Manchester train from?

Stratford (London) to Manchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.

Train, bus or fly from Stratford (London) to Manchester?

The best way to get from Stratford (London) to Manchester is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £50 and takes 5h 35m, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £290 and takes 2h 55m.

Where does the Stratford (London) to Manchester bus arrive?

Stratford (London) to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Stratford (London) to Manchester train arrive?

Stratford (London) to Manchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Stratford (London) to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Stratford (London) to Manchester is 189 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Stratford (London) to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Stratford (London) to Manchester?

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Stratford (London) to Manchester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Stratford (London) 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
2h 51m
£63–117
Bus via Gloucester Place
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
6h 26m
£25–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk023 / ...
5h 35m
£29–47
Drive 188.1 mi
1. Drive from Stratford (London) to Manchestercar 188.1 mi
4h 5m
£47–68
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
2h 55m
£75–282
Fly London City Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LCY - MAN
4h 52m
£225–350
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 2m
£108–259
Fly London City Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LCY - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 48m
£372–627

Stratford (London) to Manchester by subway and bus

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Distance: 190.4 mi
Duration: 2h 51m

What companies run services between Stratford (London), England and Manchester, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £21–35 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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