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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a flight costs an average of $76.
Distance: 162 miles (262 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$69 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $257 Average price | $100 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 43m Average total duration 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Manchester:
A bus is $48 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Manchester costing on average $69 (€57).
A bus is $236 (€196) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Manchester costing on average $257 (€213).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 13m.
Bus takes on average 3h 34m.
Travel optionsfrom London to Manchester
How to get from London to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus7:40 AM3h55London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)11:35 AMManchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East$191One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus7:40 AM3h55London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)11:35 AMManchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East$191One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- BA138010:15 PM0h55London Heathrow Airport11:10 PMManchester Airport$1541One-way0 transfers
Other options
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G389456:43 AM3h30London Euston (EUS)10:13 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$211One-way1 transfer- C17750+G389477:46 AM3h27London Euston (EUS)11:13 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$311One-way1 transfer
- C17848+G389678:46 AM3h27London Euston (EUS)12:13 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$361One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus7:40 AM4h20London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)12:00 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$191One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:30 PM4h30London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)2:00 AMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$191One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus7:00 AM4h35London, Victoria Coach Station11:35 AMManchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East$191One-way0 transfers
- BA13789:00 PM0h55London Heathrow Airport9:55 PMManchester Airport$1541One-way0 transfers
- BA13586:45 AM1h00London Heathrow Airport7:45 AMManchester Airport$3811One-way0 transfers
- BA13726:15 PM1h00London Heathrow Airport7:15 PMManchester Airport$3811One-way0 transfers
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