What is the cheapest way to get from Kent to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Kent to Manchester is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kent to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Kent to Manchester is to train via Ashford International which takes 3h 51m and costs £90 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Kent and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Kent to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Dickley Wood and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via King Street and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Kent and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Kent to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Lenham and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Ashford International and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

How far is it from Kent to Manchester?

The distance between Kent and Manchester is 251 miles. The road distance is 237.7 miles.

How do I travel from Kent to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Kent to Manchester without a car is to train via Ashford International which takes 3h 51m and costs £90 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Kent to Manchester?

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Kent to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kent to Manchester bus from?

Kent to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from King Street station.

Where do I catch the Kent to Manchester train from?

Kent to Manchester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.

Train or bus from Kent to Manchester?

The best way to get from Kent to Manchester is to train via Ashford International which takes 3h 51m and costs £90 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 25m.

Where does the Kent to Manchester bus arrive?

Kent to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Kent to Manchester train arrive?

Kent to Manchester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Kent to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Kent to Manchester is 238 miles. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Kent to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Kent to Manchester?

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

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Kent to Manchester - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Kent to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Ashford International
best
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
3h 51m
£93–164
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from King Street to London Victoriabus 814
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
8h 25m
£33–53
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
7h 53m
£55–99
Drive 236.3 mi
1. Drive from Kent to Manchestercar 236.3 mi
4h 37m
£59–85
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lenham to Ashford Internationaltrain
2. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4h 38m
£101–330
Train
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
4h 6m
£87–146
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LGW - MAN
6h 28m
£100–275
Train to London City Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LCY - MAN
6h 1m
£235–383
Train, train to London Southend Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SEN - MAN
6h 58m
£85–289

Kent to Manchester by train and foot

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3h 51mAverage Duration

£93Cheapest Price

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Distance: 249.1 mi
Duration: 3h 51m

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You can take a train from Lenham to Manchester Piccadilly via Ashford International, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dickley Wood to Shudehill Interchange via King Street and London Victoria in around 8h 25m.

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