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Compare train, bus, and flight for Crawley to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 $46 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 $46, while a flight costs an average of $485.
Distance: 185 miles (298 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$46 Average price Cheapest | $126 Average price | $485 Average price | $98 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 4m Average total duration 6h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration 1h 58m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Crawley to Manchester
Compare the available ways to get from Crawley to Manchester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Crawley to Manchester:
A bus is $80 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Crawley to Manchester costing on average $126.
A bus is $440 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Crawley to Manchester costing on average $485.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 58m.
Bus takes on average 7h 4m.
Tickets start at around $46 compared to roughly $98 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $52. The journey takes 6h 34m 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.
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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.
11:30 PM 6h00 Crawley 5:30 AM Manchester $31 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:30 PM 6h00 Crawley 5:30 AM Manchester $31 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:30 PM 6h00 Crawley 5:30 AM Manchester $31 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Crawley to Manchester:
A bus is $80 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Crawley to Manchester costing on average $126.
A bus is $440 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Crawley to Manchester costing on average $485.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 58m.
Bus takes on average 7h 4m.
- Around 20 buses per day.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 10 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.
- Buses mostly depart from London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
- 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).
- Travel with British Airways, Loganair, BA Cityflyer to go to Manchester by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Manchester by train.
- 7 direct flights per day with British Airways, Loganair.
- 9 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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