How to get from Manchester Greater Manchester to Balby
2 ways, 71 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Thursday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
2 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Drivebest | 2h 6m | £8–11 estimated |
| Taxifastest | 2h 6m | £125–175 estimated |
Departures today
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Manchester Greater Manchester to Balby?
- The fastest way is by taxi: about 2h 6m door to door. The straight-line distance is 71 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Manchester Greater Manchester to Balby?
- Drive is the cheapest, from £8. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How far is Balby from Manchester Greater Manchester by road?
- About 88 km, roughly 2h 6m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around £8–11; tolls and parking are extra.