How to get from Manchester Greater Manchester to Cosby
4 ways, 121 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Friday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
4 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Trainbest | 1h 58m | £55–169 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 2h 42m | £15–21 estimated |
| Taxi | 2h 42m | £240–345 estimated |
| Bus | 3h 40m | £22–84 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:02 → 10:482h 46m · 1 changeTransPennine Express TPE£55–134
- 08:05 → 12:564h 51m · 3 changesBee Network 111£23–79
- 08:23 → 10:402h 17m · 2 changesBee Network 192£72–149
- 08:41 → 13:074h 26m · 4 changesBee Network 147£24–84
- 09:15 → 14:235h 8m · 3 changesBee Network 111£23–79
- 09:16 → 11:141h 58m · 1 changeAvanti West Coast Avanti£84–169
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 Cosby?
- The fastest way is by train: about 1h 58m door to door. The straight-line distance is 121 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Manchester Greater Manchester to Cosby?
- Drive is the cheapest, from £15. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from Manchester Greater Manchester to Cosby?
- Not today. Train journeys involve a change; the fastest takes 1h 58m.
- How much is the bus from Manchester Greater Manchester to Cosby?
- Buses take about 3h 40m and cost £22–84 depending on operator and seat type. 5 departures appear in today's timetable window.
- How far is Cosby from Manchester Greater Manchester by road?
- About 172 km, roughly 2h 42m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around £15–21; tolls and parking are extra.