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Compare train, bus, and flight for Croydon to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Croydon to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $24 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 0m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, while a flight costs an average of $164.
Distance: 170 miles (275 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$24 Average price Cheapest | $131 Average price | $164 Average price | $107 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 33m Average total duration 5h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 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 |
This is compared to other travel options from Croydon to Manchester:
A bus is $108 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Croydon to Manchester costing on average $131.
A bus is $140 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Croydon to Manchester costing on average $164.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 6m.
Bus takes on average 5h 33m.
Tickets start at around $24 compared to roughly $107 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $83. The journey takes 5h 3m versus 4h 33m 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 Croydon to Manchester
How to get from Croydon to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Croydon to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:00 PM10h00London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station10:00 PMManchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East$401One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:00 PM10h00London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station10:00 PMManchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East$401One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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G88409+
Tube from London Victoria to London Euston12:15 PM3h04East Croydon (ECR)3:19 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$1081One-way2 transfers
Other options
- W33711+
L11954+Tube from London Bridge to London Euston+
C025815:46 AM3h33West Croydon (WCY)9:19 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$891One-way3 transfers - W33711+C026015:40 AM3h39East Croydon (ECR)9:19 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$891One-way1 transfer
- W33761+W45715+Tube from London Bridge to London Euston12:31 PM3h13East Croydon (ECR)3:44 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$1041One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:00 PM7h30London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station7:30 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$401One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 PM9h20London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station5:50 AMManchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East$401One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 PM9h40London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station6:10 AMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$401One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Croydon to Manchester:
A bus is $108 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Croydon to Manchester costing on average $131.
A bus is $140 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Croydon to Manchester costing on average $164.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 6m.
Bus takes on average 5h 33m.
- Around 33 buses per day.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Croydon 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 East Croydon (ECR) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Thameslink to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with British Airways to go to Manchester by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Megabus to go to Manchester by bus.
- 33 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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