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Compare bus and train for Lincoln to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lincoln to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 23m. 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 $29, and a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 72 miles (116 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$64 Average price | $45 Average price Cheapest |
2h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 54m Average total duration 5h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Lincoln to Manchester:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lincoln to Manchester costing on average $64 (€51).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 24m.
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How to get from Lincoln to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lincoln to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Lincoln to Manchester:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lincoln to Manchester costing on average $64 (€51).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 24m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lincoln and Manchester as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lincoln Central (LCN) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Buses mostly depart from Lincoln, Rail Station Car Park and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway to go to Manchester by train.
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