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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 prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, and a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 100 miles (162 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$57 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 17m Average total duration 4h 47m 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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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 bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hereford to Manchester costing on average $57 (€47).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 47m.
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.
G38982 · V933342:53 PM3h19Hereford station (HFD)6:12 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$261One-way1 transfer
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G38982 · V933342:53 PM3h19Hereford station (HFD)6:12 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$261One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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L891052:53 PM3h10Hereford station (HFD)6:03 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$391One-way1 transfer
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G008842:35 PM3h25Hereford station (HFD)6:00 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$351One-way2 transfers
G38942 · V933399:53 AM3h21Hereford station (HFD)1:14 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$391One-way1 transfer
NX445 · NX100 · NX1215:45 AM7h00Hereford, Commercial Road12:45 PMManchester, Coach Station$461One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Hereford to Manchester:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hereford to Manchester costing on average $57 (€47).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 47m.
- 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 Transport for Wales, Transport for Wales to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Manchester by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales.
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