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Compare train, bus, and flight for Crawley to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Crawley to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, and a flight costs an average of €60.
Distance: 185 miles (298 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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€95 Average price | €169 Average price | €36 Average price Cheapest |
4h 8m Average total duration 3h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 47m Average total duration 7h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Crawley to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Crawley to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Crawley to Manchester:
A bus is $34 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Crawley to Manchester costing on average $60 (€48).
A bus is $49 (€39) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Crawley to Manchester costing on average $75 (€60).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 34m.
Bus takes on average 6h 50m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 9 flights 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Gatwick Airport (GTW) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Trains, Thameslink, Southern to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with British Airways to go to Manchester by flight.
- 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
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