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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 train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 27m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, while a flight costs an average of $411.
Distance: 170 miles (275 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$24 Average price Cheapest | $151 Average price | $411 Average price | $105 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 43m Average total duration 5h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration 1h 53m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare the available ways to get from Croydon to Manchester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Croydon to Manchester:
A bus is $128 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Croydon to Manchester costing on average $151.
A bus is $388 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Croydon to Manchester costing on average $411.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 53m.
Bus takes on average 5h 43m.
Tickets start at around $24 compared to roughly $105 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $82. The journey takes 5h 13m 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.
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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.
7:00 PM 4h40 Croydon 11:40 PM Manchester $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:00 PM 4h40 Croydon 11:40 PM Manchester $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
7:00 PM 4h40 Croydon 11:40 PM Manchester $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
2:00 PM 5h10 Croydon 7:10 PM Manchester $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Croydon to Manchester:
A bus is $128 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Croydon to Manchester costing on average $151.
A bus is $388 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Croydon to Manchester costing on average $411.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 53m.
Bus takes on average 5h 43m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 2 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.
- 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.
- 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, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Loganair to go to Manchester by flight.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 7 direct flights per day with British Airways.
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