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Compare train and bus for Leamington Spa to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leamington Spa to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 33m. 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 $20, while a train costs an average of $53.
Distance: 86 miles (140 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$53 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Leamington Spa to Manchester
Compare the available ways to get from Leamington Spa to Manchester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Leamington Spa to Manchester:
A bus is $33 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leamington Spa to Manchester costing on average $53 (€44).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 1m.
The journey is about 26m faster (2h 3m by train vs 2h 29m by car) and roughly $3 (€3) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($53 (€44) vs $56 (€47)). 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 Leamington Spa to Manchester
How to get from Leamington Spa to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leamington Spa to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:30 PM3h00Leamington Spa9:30 PMManchester$191One-way0 transfers
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6:30 PM3h00Leamington Spa9:30 PMManchester$191One-way0 transfers
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6:30 PM3h00Leamington Spa9:30 PMManchester$191One-way0 transfers
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5:30 PM3h00Leamington Spa8:30 PMManchester$281One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leamington Spa to Manchester:
A bus is $33 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leamington Spa to Manchester costing on average $53 (€44).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 1m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leamington Spa and Manchester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leamington Spa station (LMS) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Buses mostly depart from Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station and arrive in Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast to go to Manchester by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 3 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
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