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Compare train and bus for Huddersfield to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Huddersfield to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 6m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $20, while a bus costs an average of $26.
Distance: 21 miles (35 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 6m Average total duration Fastest 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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 Huddersfield to Manchester
Compare the available ways to get from Huddersfield to Manchester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Huddersfield to Manchester:
A train is $7 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Huddersfield to Manchester costing on average $26.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 43m.
You'll arrive about 19m sooner (36m by train vs 55m by car). Tickets start at around $20 compared to roughly $10 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 Huddersfield to Manchester
How to get from Huddersfield to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Huddersfield to Manchester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- G15812
12:37 PM 0h32 Huddersfield station (HUD) 1:09 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) $10 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- G15812
12:37 PM 0h32 Huddersfield station (HUD) 1:09 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) $10 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- C24593
1:07 PM 0h29 Huddersfield station (HUD) 1:36 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- G15930
12:20 PM 0h32 Huddersfield station (HUD) 12:52 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) $14 1 One-way 0 transfers - C24708
12:54 PM 0h43 Huddersfield station (HUD) 1:37 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) $14 1 One-way 0 transfers - G16067
9:37 AM 0h32 Huddersfield station (HUD) 10:09 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
- NX561 · NX170
5:35 AM 5h28 Huddersfield, Westgate (stop W3) 11:03 AM Manchester, Miles Platting $22 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX561 · NX170
5:35 AM 3h50 Huddersfield, Westgate (stop W3) 9:25 AM Manchester, Coach Station $24 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Huddersfield to Manchester:
A train is $7 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Huddersfield to Manchester costing on average $26.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 43m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Huddersfield and Manchester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Huddersfield station (HUD) and arrive in Manchester Airport (MIA).
- Buses mostly depart from Huddersfield, Westgate (stop W3) and arrive in Manchester, Airport.
- Travel with National Express to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express to go to Manchester by train.
- 9 direct trains per day with Transpennine Express.
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