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

The cheapest way to get from Purley to Manchester is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Purley to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £70 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Purley and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Purley to Manchester. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Purley and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Purley to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Purley and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

How far is it from Purley to Manchester?

The distance between Purley and Manchester is 201 miles. The road distance is 199.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Purley to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £70 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Purley to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Purley to Manchester bus from?

Purley to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Purley to Manchester train from?

Purley to Manchester train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Purley station.

Train, bus or fly from Purley to Manchester?

The best way to get from Purley to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £70 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 7m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £220 and takes 4h 42m.

Where does the Purley to Manchester bus arrive?

Purley to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Purley to Manchester train arrive?

Purley to Manchester train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Purley to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Purley to Manchester is 200 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Purley to Manchester.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Purley to Manchester?

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Purley to Manchester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Purley to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Purley to London St Pancras Intltrain Gatwick Airport - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
3h 17m
£71–111
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
6h 7m
£30–52
Drive 198.4 mi
1. Drive from Purley to Manchestercar 198.4 mi
4h 23m
£50–71
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Purley to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3h 43m
£81–293
Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
6h 50m
£36–67
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LGW - MAN
4h 42m
£69–216
Fly London City Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LCY - MAN
5h 16m
£214–342
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LGW - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 53m
£80–222

Purley to Manchester by train and foot

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Distance: 199.4 mi
Duration: 3h 17m

What companies run services between Purley, England and Manchester, England?

You can take a train from Purley to Manchester Piccadilly via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 3h 17m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Shudehill Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £24–40 and the journey takes 5h.

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