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How to get fromManchester to Kielder Forestby train, car, taxi, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Kielder Forest by train, car, taxi, or bus

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  1. Train, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Drive from Carlisle to Kielder Forestcar car
    3h 36m
    £48–77

  2. Drive  166.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Manchester to Kielder Forestcar car 166.6 mi
    3h 53m
    £42–60

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Douglas Square to Kielder Foresttaxi taxi
    4h 49m
    £175–227

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Douglas Square to Kielder Foresttaxi taxi
    5h 34m
    £160–201

  5. Bus, taxi via Newcastle upon Tyne

    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Boathouse Cottagebus bus X74
    3. Take the taxi from Boathouse Cottage to Kielder Foresttaxi taxi
    7h 12m

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  • Distance: 176.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 36m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Kielder Forest, England?

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Kielder Forest. However, you can take the train to Carlisle then drive to Kielder Forest. Alternatively, you can take the train to Carlisle, walk to Eaten by Monsters, take the bus to Douglas Square, then take the taxi to Kielder Forest.

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