There are 4 ways to get from Manchester to Loftus by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Eaglescliffetrain Manchester Airport - Redcar Central / ...
- Take the train from Eaglescliffe to Saltburntrain Bishop Auckland - Saltburn / ...
3h 18m£65–99Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Express Loungebus 172
5h 27m£22–39Drive 115 mi
- Drive from Manchester to Loftuscar 115 mi
2h 19m£29–42Train via Darlington
- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Darlingtontrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
- Take the train from Darlington to Saltburntrain Bishop Auckland - Saltburn / ...
5h£44–75
Manchester to Loftus by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Loftus is to bus which costs £22 - £40 and takes 5h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Loftus is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Loftus. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Market Place via Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Loftus. However, there are services departing from Manchester Victoria and arriving at Saltburn via Eaglescliffe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
The distance between Manchester and Loftus is 136 miles. The road distance is 115.7 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to Loftus without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs £65 - £100.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Manchester to Loftus, including transfers.
Manchester to Loftus bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Loftus train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Victoria station.
The best way to get from Manchester to Loftus is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs £65 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £40 and takes 5h 27m.
What companies run services between Manchester, England and Loftus, England?
You can take a train from Manchester Victoria to Loftus via Eaglescliffe and Saltburn in around 3h 18m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Express Lounge 5 times a day. Tickets cost £17–28 and the journey takes 2h 55m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Victoria to Eaglescliffe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Eaglescliffe to Saltburn
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Victoria to Darlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Eaglescliffe to Saltburn
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Darlington to Saltburn
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–16
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Express Lounge
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Manchester to Loftus bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station Express Lounge.
Manchester to Loftus train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Eaglescliffe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Loftus is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Manchester to Loftus.
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