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Compare bus, train, and flight for Longford to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Longford to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of L 226 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of L 226, while a flight costs an average of L 2,081.
Distance: 157 miles (253 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
L 226 Average price Cheapest | L 2,081 Average price | L 954 Average price | L 387 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 37m Average total duration 5h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration 1h 49m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Longford to Manchester
Compare the available ways to get from Longford to Manchester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Longford to Manchester:
A bus is L 728 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Longford to Manchester costing on average L 954.
A bus is L 1,855 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Longford to Manchester costing on average L 2,081.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 49m.
Bus takes on average 5h 37m.
Tickets start at around L 226 compared to roughly L 387 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about L 161. The journey takes 5h 7m versus 3h 34m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Longford to Manchester
How to get from Longford to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Longford to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
6:40 AM 5h10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 11:50 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange L 190 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
6:40 AM 5h10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 11:50 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange L 190 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus
12:45 AM 4h45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 5:30 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange L 207 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus
8:35 AM 5h15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 1:50 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange L 190 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
6:20 AM 5h30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 11:50 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange L 190 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
8:15 AM 5h35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 1:50 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange L 190 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Longford to Manchester:
A bus is L 728 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Longford to Manchester costing on average L 954.
A bus is L 1,855 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Longford to Manchester costing on average L 2,081.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 49m.
Bus takes on average 5h 37m.
- Around 39 buses per day.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Longford and Manchester as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 Tube Station and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with British Airways, Loganair, BA Cityflyer to go to Manchester by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Manchester by bus.
- 7 direct flights per day with British Airways, Loganair.
- 13 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
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