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Compare train, bus, and flight for Harlow to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Harlow to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $70 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $70, while a flight costs an average of $484.
Distance: 153 miles (247 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$141 Average price | $484 Average price | $70 Average price Cheapest | $84 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 31m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration 1h 54m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 9m Average total duration 5h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Harlow to Manchester:
A bus is $71 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Harlow to Manchester costing on average $141.
A bus is $414 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Harlow to Manchester costing on average $484.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 54m.
Bus takes on average 6h 9m.
Tickets start at around $70 compared to roughly $84 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $14. The journey takes 5h 39m versus 4h 2m 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 Harlow to Manchester
How to get from Harlow to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Harlow to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX737 · NX5402:25 PM6h10Harlow, Temporary Bus Station (Stand D)8:35 PMManchester, Coach Station$711One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX737 · NX5402:25 PM6h10Harlow, Temporary Bus Station (Stand D)8:35 PMManchester, Coach Station$711One-way1 transfer
Fastest
BA13809:45 PM0h55London Heathrow Airport10:40 PMManchester Airport$2691One-way0 transfers
Other options
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Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Euston+
P660555:45 AM3h34Harlow Town (HWN)9:19 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$1061One-way2 transfers- W33584+P762325:18 AM3h47Harlow Town (HWN)9:05 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$1121One-way1 transfer
- W33791+P76236+Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Euston6:08 AM3h36Harlow Town (HWN)9:44 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$1141One-way2 transfers
- NX737 · NX54011:55 AM6h15Harlow, Temporary Bus Station (Stand D)6:10 PMManchester, Coach Station$711One-way1 transfer
- NX737 · NX5405:25 PM6h30Harlow, Temporary Bus Station (Stand D)11:55 PMManchester, Coach Station$741One-way1 transfer
- NX737 · NX5409:40 AM6h30Harlow, Temporary Bus Station (Stand D)4:10 PMManchester, Coach Station$741One-way1 transfer
- BA13608:50 AM1h00London Heathrow Airport9:50 AMManchester Airport$2131One-way0 transfers
- BA13704:15 PM1h05London Heathrow Airport5:20 PMManchester Airport$2131One-way0 transfers
- BA13788:10 PM0h55London Heathrow Airport9:05 PMManchester Airport$2691One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Harlow to Manchester:
A bus is $71 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Harlow to Manchester costing on average $141.
A bus is $414 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Harlow to Manchester costing on average $484.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 54m.
Bus takes on average 6h 9m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Harlow 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Harlow, Temporary Bus Station (Stand D) and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Harlow Town (HWN) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with Loganair, BA Cityflyer, British Airways to go to Manchester by flight.
- Travel with National Express to go to Manchester by bus.
- 7 direct flights per day with British Airways.
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