How to Travel from

Manchester to The Shard

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

Great Britain Manchester The Shard

How to Get from Manchester to The Shard

Plane

59 min

Select a Ticket

Car

3 h 36 min

from $17

Rideshare

3 h 36 min

from $12.33

Cheapest

By car (324 km)

3 h 36 min

324 km.

from $17

Fastest

Other

Rideshare

3 h 36 min

324 km.

from $12.33

Bus, Plane (Fly to Heathrow Airport)

3 h 15 min

262 km.

from $109.04

Bus, Plane (Fly to London Gatwick Airport)

5 h 16 min

262 km.

from $94.48

Bus, Plane (Fly to Luton Airport)

5 h 25 min

262 km.

from $90.46

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:

ryanair.com/

Plane from Ringway Airport to London

Ave. Duration:

3h 31m

Frequency:

Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$44.30–$253.16

Plane from Ringway Airport to Luton

Ave. Duration:

3h 43m

Frequency:

Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$37.97–$265.81

KLM

Website:

klm.com

Plane from Ringway Airport to London

Ave. Duration:

4h 21m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$253.16–$1,202.49

easyJet

Website:

easyjet.com/

Plane from Ringway Airport to London

Ave. Duration:

4h 28m

Frequency:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$88.60–$367.08

Plane from Ringway Airport to Luton

Ave. Duration:

3h 10m

Frequency:

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday

Estimated price:

$69.62–$329.10

Lufthansa

Website:

lufthansa.com/

Plane from Ringway Airport to London

Ave. Duration:

6h 7m

Frequency:

Monday to Friday

Estimated price:

$506.31–$1,518.93

British Airways

Website:

britishairways.com

Plane from Ringway Airport to Heathrow

Ave. Duration:

1h 9m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$63.29–$354.42

Plane from Ringway Airport to London

Ave. Duration:

3h 40m

Frequency:

Monday to Friday

Estimated price:

$291.13–$1,202.49

Aer Lingus

Website:

aerlingus.com/

Plane from Ringway Airport to London

Ave. Duration:

3h 25m

Frequency:

Tuesday

Estimated price:

$303.79–$1,518.93

Luxair

Website:

luxair.lu/

Plane from Ringway Airport to London

Ave. Duration:

6h 35m

Frequency:

Monday and Friday

Estimated price:

$233.43

Aurigny

Website:

aurigny.com/

Plane from Ringway Airport to London

Ave. Duration:

4h 52m

Frequency:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$177.21–$405.05

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:

+49 30 300 137 300

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

flixbus.com

Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London,

Ave. Duration:

4h 45m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$31.64–$44.30

Megabus UK

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

uk.megabus.com

Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London,

Ave. Duration:

4h 40m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$24.05–$32.91

Scottish Citylink

Phone:

0141 352 4444

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

citylink.co.uk/

Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London,

Ave. Duration:

4h 50m

Frequency:

Twice a week

Estimated price:

$62.02–$88.60

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:

00 44 345 528 0253

Website:

avantiwestcoast.co.uk/

Train from Manchester Piccadilly to London

Ave. Duration:

2h 6m

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$101.26–$253.16

Southern

Phone:

+44 3451 27 29 20

Website:

southernrailway.com/

Train from Gatwick Airport to London

Ave. Duration:

33 min

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$13.92–$21.52

Thameslink

Phone:

0345 026 4700

Website:

thameslinkrailway.com/

Train from Gatwick Airport to London

Ave. Duration:

28 min

Frequency:

Every 10 minutes

Estimated price:

$18.99–$40.50

Train from Luton Airport Parkway to London

Ave. Duration:

48 min

Frequency:

Every 15 minutes

Estimated price:

$22.78–$48.10

National Express

Phone:

08717 81 81 81

Website:

nationalexpress.com/en

Bus from Manchester to Liverpool

Ave. Duration:

3h 4m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$43.04–$60.76

London Underground (Tube)

Phone:

0343 222 1234

Website:

tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube

Train from Bond Street station to London

Ave. Duration:

8 min

Frequency:

Every 5 minutes

Estimated price:

$3.16–$5.06

What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to The Shard?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to The Shard is to bus which costs $40.22 - $59.78 and takes 3h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to The Shard?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to The Shard is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs $86.96 - $228.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and The Shard?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to The Shard station. However, there are services departing from Manchester and arriving at London Bridge Bus Station via Liverpool Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and The Shard?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to The Shard station. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at London Bridge Station via Euston station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.

How far is it from Manchester to The Shard?

The distance between Manchester and The Shard is 300 km. The road distance is 325.6 km.

How do I travel from Manchester to The Shard without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to The Shard without a car is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs $86.96 - $228.26 .

How long does it take to get from Manchester to The Shard?

It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Manchester to The Shard, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to The Shard bus from?

Manchester to The Shard bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to The Shard train from?

Manchester to The Shard train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to The Shard?

The best way to get from Manchester to The Shard is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs $86.96 - $228.26 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40.22 - $59.78 and takes 3h 15m, you could also fly, which costs $108.70 - $369.57 and takes 5h 1m.

Where does the Manchester to The Shard bus arrive?

Manchester to The Shard bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Liverpool Street Station.

Where does the Manchester to The Shard train arrive?

Manchester to The Shard train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Manchester to The Shard?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to The Shard is 326 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Manchester to The Shard.

Which airlines fly from Ringway Airport Airport to London City Airport Airport?

Luxair, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti and four other airlines offer flights from Ringway Airport Airport to London City Airport Airport.

Where can I stay near The Shard?

There are 18165+ hotels available in The Shard. Prices start at $44.36 per night.

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Six ways to Travel from Manchester to The Shard

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

KLM

easyJet

Lufthansa

British Airways

Aer Lingus

Luxair

Aurigny

Bus operators

FlixBus

Megabus UK

Scottish Citylink

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Southern

Thameslink

National Express

London Underground (Tube)

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to The Shard?

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to The Shard?

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and The Shard?

Is there a direct train between Manchester and The Shard?

How far is it from Manchester to The Shard?

How do I travel from Manchester to The Shard without a car?

How long does it take to get from Manchester to The Shard?

Where do I catch the Manchester to The Shard bus from?

Where do I catch the Manchester to The Shard train from?

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to The Shard?

Where does the Manchester to The Shard bus arrive?

Where does the Manchester to The Shard train arrive?

Can I drive from Manchester to The Shard?

Which airlines fly from Ringway Airport Airport to London City Airport Airport?

Where can I stay near The Shard?