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 which costs £24 - £100 and takes 5h 8m.

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 15m and costs £70 - £130.

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 Parliament Square / Westminster Abbey and arriving at Raby Street via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

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 15m.

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 15m and costs £70 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 15m 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 National Express, depart from London Victoria 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 15m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £100 and takes 5h 8m, you could also fly, which costs £210 - £390 and takes 5h 25m.

Where does the The Shard to Greater Manchester bus arrive?

The Shard to Greater Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Raby Street 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.

Where can I stay near Greater Manchester?

There are 3643+ hotels available in Greater Manchester.

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, subway, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
3h 15m
£71–124
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Raby Streetbus 540
5h 8m
£25–98
Drive 185.9 mi
1. Drive from The Shard to Greater Manchestercar 185.9 mi
3h 53m
£46–66
Subway to London Heathrow Airport, fly, line 111 bus
1. Take the subway from London Bridge Station to Bond Street stationsubway
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the bus from Oxford Road Station to Maine Roadbus
3h 32m
£74–284
Bus via Charlotte Street
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
7h 25m
£39–99
Fly from London City Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LCY - MAN
5h 25m
£212–381
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
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 12m
£106–244
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
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 25m
£69–177

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

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Distance: 189.4 mi
Duration: 3h 15m

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 £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Raby Street hourly. Tickets cost £35–85 and the journey takes 4h 15m. FlixBus also services this route every 4 hours.

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