The distance between Cotswolds and Manchester is around 220km (137 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 30m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Cotswolds to Manchester by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Manchester Piccadilly.
There are several options for getting from Cotswolds to Manchester by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £125 ($145) and will take around 2h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £26 ($31).
The distance between Cotswolds and Manchester is around 220km (137 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 135km (84 miles)
It takes around 2h 30m to get from Cotswolds and Manchester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cotswolds to Manchester is to drive which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx £26 ($31).
The cheapest way to travel between Cotswolds and Manchester, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £125 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cotswolds and Manchester. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Cotswolds to Manchester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Cheltenham Spa and Birmingham New Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.
CrossCountry and Transport for Wales run train services between Cotswolds and Manchester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cotswolds and Manchester. We recommend that you drive to Manchester. instead which will take 2h 30m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cotswolds to Manchester. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Manchester Piccadilly. instead which will take 2h 30m.
The closest major airport to Manchester is Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Manchester. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Cotswolds and Manchester. The distance is around 228km (142 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cotswolds to Manchester is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around £125 ($145).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 2h 30m | £125($145) | hourly | 220km (137 miles) |
Drive | 2h 30m | £26($31) | on demand | 228km (142 miles) |
Transport for Wales
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