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Compare bus and train for Loughborough to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Loughborough to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 4m. 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 €18, and a train costs an average of €16.
Distance: 65 miles (105 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€49 Average price | €33 Average price Cheapest |
2h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Loughborough 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 Loughborough to Manchester:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Loughborough to Manchester costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 15m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Loughborough and Manchester as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Loughborough station (LBO) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Buses mostly depart from Loughborough, The Rushes and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, Megabus, Kinchbus to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), east_midlands_trains to go to Manchester by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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