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Compare train and bus for Horley to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Horley to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 46m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, while a train costs an average of $254.
Distance: 182 miles (293 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$29 Average price Cheapest | $254 Average price |
6h 48m Average total duration 6h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Horley to Manchester
How to get from Horley to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Horley to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus11:30 PM6h00Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)5:30 AMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$301One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus11:30 PM6h00Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)5:30 AMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$301One-way0 transfers
Fastest
BA13809:45 PM0h55London Heathrow Airport10:40 PMManchester Airport$2091One-way0 transfers
Other options
W45663+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+
W335328:51 AM3h53Horley station (HOR)12:44 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$1181One-way2 transfers
C02610+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+
W334548:35 AM3h44Horley station (HOR)12:19 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$1311One-way2 transfers
W45653+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+
W336808:21 AM3h44Horley station (HOR)12:05 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$1311One-way2 transfers
FlixBus11:20 PM6h10London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South5:30 AMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$301One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:25 AM6h25Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)11:50 AMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$301One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:15 AM6h35Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)1:50 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$301One-way0 transfers
BA13788:10 PM0h55London Heathrow Airport9:05 PMManchester Airport$2101One-way0 transfers
BA13608:50 AM1h00London Heathrow Airport9:50 AMManchester Airport$2251One-way0 transfers
BA1390+
BA89047:30 AM8h00London Heathrow Airport3:30 PMManchester Airport$3511One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Horley to Manchester:
A bus is $225 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Horley to Manchester costing on average $254.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 48m.
- Around 39 buses per day.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Horley and Manchester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Gatwick Airport (GTW) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Thameslink to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express, Megabus, Metrobus to go to Manchester by bus.
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