There are 7 ways to get from Watchet to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Birmingham
best- Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 49m£86–151Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from County Hall to Bus Stationbus 105 / ...
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk071
9h 6m£31–48Drive 213.3 mi
- Drive from Watchet to Manchestercar 213.3 mi
3h 54m£53–76Drive to Cardiff Airport, fly
- Drive from Watchet to Cardiff Airport (CWL)car
- Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane CWL - MAN
5h 42m£61–229Train
- Take the train from Taunton to Newport (S Wales)train Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
7h 36m£84–146Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from County Hall to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 105 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
9h 44m£40–70Train to Bristol Airport, fly
- Take the train from Taunton to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BRS - MAN
7h£77–180
Watchet to Manchester by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Watchet to Manchester is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 9h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Watchet to Manchester is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Watchet to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Brendon Road and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Lethbridge Arms, County Hall and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Watchet to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Taunton and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
The distance between Watchet and Manchester is 234 miles. The road distance is 214.5 miles.
The best way to get from Watchet to Manchester without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 49m and costs £85 - £160.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Watchet to Manchester, including transfers.
Watchet to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from County Hall station.
Watchet to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Taunton station.
The best way to get from Watchet to Manchester is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 49m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 9h 6m.
What companies run services between Watchet, England and Manchester, England?
You can take a bus from Brendon Road to Manchester Piccadilly via Lethbridge Arms, Millers Way, Taunton Rail Station, Taunton, and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brendon Road to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Lethbridge Arms, Castle Way, County Hall, and Bristol Bus Station in around 9h 6m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Manchester Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Friday, Sunday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- £30–160
Flights from Bristol Airport to Manchester Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £30–170
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Cardiff Airport to Manchester Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £35–190
Flights from Bristol Airport to Manchester Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £45–130
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Cardiff Airport to Manchester Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–290
Flights from Bristol Airport to Manchester Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £35–210
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Cardiff Airport to Manchester Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Friday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- £45–240
Flights from Cardiff Airport to Manchester Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £45–250
Flights from Bristol Airport to Manchester Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £35–180
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Taunton to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–90
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Taunton to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Taunton to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–29
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–85
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Taunton to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Taunton to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from County Hall to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- National Express
Bus from County Hall to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Watchet to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Watchet to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Watchet to Manchester is 215 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Watchet to Manchester.
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