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Compare train and bus for Congleton to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Congleton to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $4.
Distance: 21 miles (35 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$9 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 11m Average total duration Fastest 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Congleton to Manchester:
A train is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Congleton to Manchester costing on average $20 (€16).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 29m.
Travel optionsfrom Congleton to Manchester
How to get from Congleton to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Congleton to Manchester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
L891929:09 AM0h41Congleton station (CNG)9:50 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$61One-way0 transfers
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L891929:09 AM0h41Congleton station (CNG)9:50 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$61One-way0 transfers
Fastest
L891929:09 AM0h41Congleton station (CNG)9:50 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$61One-way0 transfers
Other options
L891807:09 AM0h41Congleton station (CNG)7:50 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$121One-way0 transfers
L891888:09 AM0h42Congleton station (CNG)8:51 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$121One-way0 transfers
L891847:39 AM0h45Congleton station (CNG)8:24 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$181One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Congleton to Manchester:
A train is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Congleton to Manchester costing on average $20 (€16).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 29m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Congleton and Manchester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Congleton station (CNG) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Travel with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited to go to Manchester by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with Northern Trains Limited.
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