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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 $69 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 26m. 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 $69, while a flight costs an average of $505.
Distance: 153 miles (247 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$124 Average price | $69 Average price Cheapest | $505 Average price | $83 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 11m Average total duration 5h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration 1h 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Harlow to Manchester
Compare the available ways to get from Harlow to Manchester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Harlow to Manchester:
A bus is $56 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Harlow to Manchester costing on average $124.
A bus is $437 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Harlow to Manchester costing on average $505.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 55m.
Bus takes on average 6h 11m.
You'll arrive about 1h 6m sooner (2h 56m by train vs 4h 2m by car). Tickets start at around $124 compared to roughly $83 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.
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.
9:25 PM 9h10 Harlow 6:35 AM Manchester $42 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
9:25 PM 9h10 Harlow 6:35 AM Manchester $42 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
7:25 AM 5h55 Harlow 1:20 PM Manchester $68 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Harlow to Manchester:
A bus is $56 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Harlow to Manchester costing on average $124.
A bus is $437 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Harlow to Manchester costing on average $505.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 55m.
Bus takes on average 6h 11m.
- Around 13 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Harlow, Temporary Bus Station (Stand D) and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- 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 British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Loganair to go to Manchester by flight.
- Travel with National Express to go to Manchester by bus.
- 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
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