What is the cheapest way to get from The Shard to Greater Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from The Shard to Greater Manchester is to bus via London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) which costs £26 - £40 and takes 5h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from The Shard to Greater Manchester?

The fastest way to get from The Shard to Greater Manchester is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs £60 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between The Shard and Greater Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from The Shard to Greater Manchester. However, there are services departing from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) and arriving at Manchester via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

Is there a direct train between The Shard and Greater Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from The Shard station to Greater Manchester. However, there are services departing from London Bridge station and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

How far is it from The Shard to Greater Manchester?

The distance between The Shard and Greater Manchester is 190 miles. The road distance is 187 miles.

How do I travel from The Shard to Greater Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from The Shard to Greater Manchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs £60 - £110.

How long does it take to get from The Shard to Greater Manchester?

It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from The Shard to Greater Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the The Shard to Greater Manchester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the The Shard to Greater Manchester train from?

The Shard to Greater Manchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.

Train, bus or fly from The Shard to Greater Manchester?

The best way to get from The Shard to Greater Manchester is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus via London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant), which costs £26 - £40 and takes 5h 15m, you could also fly, which costs £220 - £380 and takes 5h 24m.

Where does the The Shard to Greater Manchester bus arrive?

The Shard to Greater Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester station.

Where does the The Shard to Greater Manchester train arrive?

The Shard to Greater Manchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from The Shard to Greater Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between The Shard to Greater Manchester is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from The Shard to Greater Manchester.

How do I get a bus ticket from The Shard to Greater Manchester?

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The Shard to Greater Manchester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from The Shard to Greater 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 4m
£64–104
Bus via London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Manchesterbus Uk023
5h 15m
£27–39
Drive 185.9 mi
1. Drive from The Shard to Greater Manchestercar 185.9 mi
3h 53m
£47–68
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, line 111 bus
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
2. Take the bus from Oxford Road Station to Maine Roadbus
3h 48m
£75–288
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
7h 38m
£34–59
Fly London City Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LCY - MAN
5h 24m
£220–375
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LGW - MAN
5h 19m
£72–229
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 Oxford Roadtrain
5h 50m
£326–629

The Shard to Greater Manchester by foot, subway, train, and bus

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Distance: 188.5 mi
Duration: 3h 4m

What companies run services between The Shard, England and Greater Manchester, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £60–100 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Manchester every 4 hours. Tickets cost £23–35 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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