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Compare train and bus for Harrogate to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Harrogate to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, while a train costs an average of $32.
Distance: 45 miles (73 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Harrogate to Manchester
Compare the available ways to get from Harrogate to Manchester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Harrogate to Manchester:
A bus is $14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Harrogate to Manchester costing on average $32.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 45m.
You'll arrive about 2m sooner (1h 39m by train vs 1h 41m by car). Tickets start at around $32 compared to roughly $21 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 Harrogate to Manchester
How to get from Harrogate to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Harrogate to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- RL36 · NX170
6:10 PM 2h45 Harrogate, Station Parade 8:55 PM Manchester, Coach Station $16 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- RL36 · NX170
6:10 PM 2h45 Harrogate, Station Parade 8:55 PM Manchester, Coach Station $16 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- G15807+
C020262:33 PM 1h36 Harrogate station (HGT) 4:09 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) $22 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- G15816+C02142
12:33 PM 1h36 Harrogate station (HGT) 2:09 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) $26 1 One-way 1 transfer - G16067+C02165
8:33 AM 1h36 Harrogate station (HGT) 10:09 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) $26 1 One-way 1 transfer - G16076+C02147
10:33 AM 1h36 Harrogate station (HGT) 12:09 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) $27 1 One-way 1 transfer
- RL36 · NX172
6:40 PM 2h50 Harrogate, Station Parade 9:30 PM Manchester, Coach Station $16 1 One-way 1 transfer - RL36 · NX170
2:10 PM 2h55 Harrogate, Station Parade 5:05 PM Manchester, Coach Station $16 1 One-way 1 transfer - RL36 · NX170
7:40 PM 3h00 Harrogate, Station Parade 10:40 PM Manchester, Coach Station $16 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Harrogate to Manchester:
A bus is $14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Harrogate to Manchester costing on average $32.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 45m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Harrogate and Manchester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Harrogate station (HGT) and arrive in Manchester Airport (MIA).
- Buses mostly depart from Harrogate, Station Parade and arrive in Manchester, Airport.
- Travel with National Express to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail to go to Manchester by train.
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