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Compare bus, train, and flight for Gravesend to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gravesend to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 22m. 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 €30, while a flight costs an average of €346.
Distance: 178 miles (288 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€102 Average price | €30 Average price Cheapest | €346 Average price | €65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 24m Average total duration 5h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration 1h 53m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Gravesend to Manchester
Compare the available ways to get from Gravesend to Manchester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Gravesend to Manchester:
A bus is €72 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gravesend to Manchester costing on average €102.
A bus is €316 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gravesend to Manchester costing on average €346.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 53m.
Bus takes on average 6h 24m.
You'll arrive about 1h 38m sooner (2h 52m by train vs 4h 30m by car). Tickets start at around €102 compared to roughly €65 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Gravesend to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Gravesend to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:00 PM 4h40 Gravesend 11:40 PM Manchester €10 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:00 PM 4h40 Gravesend 11:40 PM Manchester €10 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:00 PM 4h40 Gravesend 11:40 PM Manchester €10 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Gravesend to Manchester:
A bus is €72 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gravesend to Manchester costing on average €102.
A bus is €316 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gravesend to Manchester costing on average €346.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 53m.
Bus takes on average 6h 24m.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gravesend and Manchester as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Gravesend station (GRV) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from London, Stratford City Bus Station and arrive in Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
- Travel with British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Loganair to go to Manchester by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Manchester by train.
- 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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