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Science and Industry Museum
Major museum exploring Manchester’s industrial heritage, science, engineering and transport on the historic Liverpool Road site.
Cheapest price
$39
Average price
$87
Fastest journey
3 h 28 m
Average duration
3 h 30 m
Trains per day
17
Distance
234 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bath to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bath to Manchester will cost around $87 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $39.
It's difficult to get from Bath to Manchester without transferring at least once.
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G00853Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bath to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 59m. 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 $17, and a flight costs an average of $91.
Distance: 145 miles (234 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$74 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $156 Average price | $64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 0m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 33m Average total duration 6h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Bath to Manchester:
A bus is $42 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bath to Manchester costing on average $74 (€60).
A bus is $123 (€100) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bath to Manchester costing on average $156 (€126).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 30m.
Bus takes on average 6h 3m.
You'll arrive about 13m sooner (3h 30m by train vs 3h 43m by car). Tickets start at around $74 (€60) compared to roughly $64 (€52) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Bath to Manchester trains for today, Friday, June 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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G14951+ G00854 | On time 8:23 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 3h36 | 11:59 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
G15002+ G38950 | On time 8:29 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 4h44 | 1:13 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
G15517 · G14935+ G38950 | On time 8:50 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 4h23 | 1:13 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
G15518+ G66730 | On time 9:30 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 3h29 | 12:59 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
G15004+ G38975 | On time 9:40 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 4h33 | 2:13 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
G15217+ G66735 | On time 10:31 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 3h28 | 1:59 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Bath to Manchester run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $46 (€37) but you can travel from only $17 (€14) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 01:55, the last at 23:36. The fastest train covers the 145 miles (234 km) distance in 3h 28m.
Distance 145 miles (234 km) |
Average train duration 3h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $46 (€37) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 28m |
First train 1:55 AM |
Last train 11:36 PM |
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Major museum exploring Manchester’s industrial heritage, science, engineering and transport on the historic Liverpool Road site.
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Creative district known for street art, indie culture, music heritage, vintage character and photogenic backstreets.
Canal-side conservation area with Roman roots, warehouses, bridges and some of Manchester’s best urban walks.
Historic civic square framed by landmark architecture and a frequent focal point for events and city photos.
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A famous Greater Manchester pastry made with flaky pastry filled with currants, butter, and sugar, traditionally eaten as a local sweet treat.
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Moderate by UK standards. Budget eats are easy to find, but hotels, drinks, and central dining cost more on weekends and during major events.
Service is often included at 10-12.5% in restaurants; if not, tip about 10% for good service. Round up in taxis. Tipping is not expected for pubs or takeaway, but small change is appreciated.
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