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Compare bus and train for Accrington to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Accrington to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 58m. 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 $7, and a train costs an average of $10.
Distance: 19 miles (31 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$19 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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 Accrington to Manchester:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Accrington to Manchester costing on average $19 (€16).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 51m.
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How to get from Accrington to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Accrington to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX5408:00 AM1h30Accrington, Bus Station9:30 AMManchester, Coach Station$141One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
NX5408:00 AM1h30Accrington, Bus Station9:30 AMManchester, Coach Station$141One-way0 transfers
Fastest
G017008:18 AM1h06Accrington station (ACR)9:24 AMManchester Victoria (MCV)$211One-way0 transfers
Other options
G0170210:18 AM1h09Accrington station (ACR)11:27 AMManchester Victoria (MCV)$211One-way0 transfers
G88964 · G892089:11 AM1h20Accrington station (ACR)10:31 AMManchester Victoria (MCV)$211One-way1 transfer
G88973 · G8921811:10 AM1h22Accrington station (ACR)12:32 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)$211One-way1 transfer
NX54011:15 AM1h50Accrington, Bus Station1:05 PMManchester, Coach Station$141One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Accrington to Manchester:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Accrington to Manchester costing on average $19 (€16).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 51m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Accrington and Manchester as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Accrington station (ACR) and arrive in Manchester Victoria (MCV).
- Buses mostly depart from Accrington, Bus Station and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, The Blackburn Bus Company to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited to go to Manchester by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express, The Blackburn Bus Company.
- 2 direct trains per day with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited.
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