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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 an average ticket price of kr59 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr59, while a train costs an average of kr141.
Distance: 19 miles (31 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
kr141 Average price | kr59 Average price Cheapest | kr58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration 1h 48m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Accrington to Manchester:
A bus is kr82 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Accrington to Manchester costing on average kr141.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 18m.
Tickets start at around kr141 compared to roughly kr58 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr-82.72. The journey takes 1h 0m versus 44m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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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.
- 9:35 AM1h50Accrington11:25 AMManchesterkr541One-way0 transfers
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- 9:35 AM1h50Accrington11:25 AMManchesterkr541One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 9:35 AM1h50Accrington11:25 AMManchesterkr541One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 8:25 AM1h50Accrington10:15 AMManchesterkr551One-way0 transfers
- 10:35 AM1h50Accrington12:25 PMManchesterkr581One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Accrington to Manchester:
A bus is kr82 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Accrington to Manchester costing on average kr141.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 18m.
- Around 6 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 Transpennine Express, Northern Rail to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Manchester by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express.
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