- Must visit
Science and Industry Museum
Major museum exploring Manchester’s role in science, technology and industry, with historic machinery and railway heritage on the oldest surviving passenger railway station site.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leyland to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $5.
Distance: 23 miles (38 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$9 Average price Cheapest | $11 Average price | $11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 35m Average total duration 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 13m Average total duration Fastest 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Leyland to Manchester:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leyland to Manchester costing on average $11 (€9).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 5m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
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Buses from Leyland to Manchester run on average 1 times per day, taking around 1h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 (€6) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by train.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:23, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 23 miles (38 km) distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 23 miles (38 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€6) |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 1h 5m |
First bus 12:23 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 7 days |
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Moderate by UK standards. Budget eats are easy to find, but central hotels and nightlife can be pricey.
Service is often included in restaurants. If not, tip 10-12.5% for good service. Round up in taxis. Tipping is not expected for counter service, but small tips are appreciated.
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