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Compare train, bus, and flight for Crawley to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Crawley to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of kr307 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr307, while a flight costs an average of kr2691.
Distance: 185 miles (298 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
kr2691 Average price | kr783 Average price | kr307 Average price Cheapest | kr651 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 48m Average total duration 1h 48m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 9m Average total duration 6h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg 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 Crawley to Manchester:
A bus is kr475 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Crawley to Manchester costing on average kr783.
A bus is kr2383 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Crawley to Manchester costing on average kr2691.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 48m.
Bus takes on average 7h 9m.
Tickets start at around kr307 compared to roughly kr651 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr344. The journey takes 6h 39m versus 4h 30m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Crawley to Manchester
How to get from Crawley to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Crawley to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:30 PM6h00Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)3:30 AMManchester, Shudehill Interchangekr2031One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus9:30 PM6h00Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)3:30 AMManchester, Shudehill Interchangekr2031One-way0 transfers
Fastest
BA13809:40 PM0h55London Heathrow Airport10:35 PMManchester Airportkr8591One-way0 transfers
Other options
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Tube from London Victoria to London Euston+
C822773:09 PM3h35Three Bridges (TBD)6:44 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)kr8701One-way2 transfers- W33119+G26433+Tube from London Victoria to London Euston3:27 PM3h38Three Bridges (TBD)7:05 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)kr8701One-way2 transfers
- W33305+C82279+Tube from London Victoria to London Euston3:39 PM3h40Three Bridges (TBD)7:19 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)kr8701One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus11:30 PM6h00Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)5:30 AMManchester, Shudehill Interchangekr2031One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:20 PM6h10London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South5:30 AMManchester, Shudehill Interchangekr2031One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:20 PM6h10London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South3:30 AMManchester, Shudehill Interchangekr2031One-way0 transfers
- BA13788:30 PM0h55London Heathrow Airport9:25 PMManchester Airportkr22931One-way0 transfers
- BA13726:00 PM1h00London Heathrow Airport7:00 PMManchester Airportkr28021One-way0 transfers
- BA1300+
BA78257:55 AM4h00London Heathrow Airport11:55 AMManchester Airportkr30211One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Crawley to Manchester:
A bus is kr475 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Crawley to Manchester costing on average kr783.
A bus is kr2383 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Crawley to Manchester costing on average kr2691.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 48m.
Bus takes on average 7h 9m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Crawley and Manchester as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Gatwick Airport (GTW) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Thameslink to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with British Airways to go to Manchester by flight.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 8 direct flights per day with British Airways.
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