Travel Information between Manchester and Congleton
| 22 miles (35 km) | |
| Train or bus | |
| $4 - $17 | |
| Train • $4 (€4) • 37 min | |
| Train • $4 (€4) • 37 min | |
| Northern Rail (3) |
Take a train or bus to travel 22 miles (35 km) from Manchester to Congleton. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Northern Rail (3) among others. Travelers can even take a direct train from Manchester to Congleton.
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How to get from Manchester to Congleton by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Manchester to Congleton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Congleton
Travel to Congleton easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Congleton.

You can get between Manchester and Congleton 2 different ways: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Congleton from Manchester is by taking a train, which costs on average $4 (€4).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Manchester to Congleton:
Taking a train costs $14 (€12) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $17 (€16) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel from Manchester to Congleton is by train, which takes on average 37 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 1 h 53 min of travel time.
The distance is approximately 22 miles (35 km) from Manchester to Congleton.
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Congleton is:
- Around 3 buses per day.
- 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Congleton from Manchester as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Congleton:
- Trains most often depart from Manchester at Manchester Piccadilly and arrive in Congleton at Congleton.
The following travel companies offer services from Manchester to Congleton:
- Travel with Northern Rail (3), Avanti West Coast or Cross Country for trains to Congleton. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Northern Rail (3) Manchester to Congleton tickets on Omio for $4 (€4).
Yes, there are direct services available from Manchester to Congleton with the following travel companies:
- 2 direct trains per day with Northern Rail (3).
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Congleton as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Congleton from Manchester.
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