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Compare train and bus for Hereford to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hereford to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €41 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 46m. 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 €41, while a train costs an average of €47.
Distance: 100 miles (162 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€47 Average price | €41 Average price Cheapest | €36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 21m Average total duration 4h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Hereford to Manchester:
A train is €5 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Hereford to Manchester costing on average €39.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 17m.
The journey is about 52m faster (2h 15m by train vs 3h 7m by car) and roughly €2 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€33 vs €36). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Hereford to Manchester
How to get from Hereford to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hereford to Manchester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
G3896410:57 AM2h14Hereford station (HFD)1:11 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€351One-way0 transfers
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G3896410:57 AM2h14Hereford station (HFD)1:11 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€351One-way0 transfers
Fastest
G3896410:57 AM2h14Hereford station (HFD)1:11 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€351One-way0 transfers
Other options
G389409:53 AM2h21Hereford station (HFD)12:14 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€351One-way0 transfers
G3896811:51 AM2h24Hereford station (HFD)2:15 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€351One-way0 transfers
G3897212:48 PM2h27Hereford station (HFD)3:15 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€351One-way0 transfers
NX445 · NX100 · NX1215:45 AM7h00Hereford, Commercial Road12:45 PMManchester, Coach Station€351One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Hereford to Manchester:
A train is €5 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Hereford to Manchester costing on average €39.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 17m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hereford and Manchester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Hereford station (HFD) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Buses mostly depart from Hereford, Commercial Road and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with Transport for Wales, Transport for Wales to go to Manchester by train.
- 5 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales.
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