How to travel from Loughborough to Manchester

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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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from Loughborough to Manchester

How to get from Loughborough to Manchester by train, bus or flight.

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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.

National Express
02:05AM5h15
Loughborough
07:20AMManchester
$451One-way
0 transfers

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National Express
02:05AM5h15
Loughborough
07:20AMManchester
$451One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
02:05AM5h15
Loughborough
07:20AMManchester
$451One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Loughborough to Manchester

Travel to Manchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Loughborough to Manchester.

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There are 2 options to travel between Loughborough and Manchester including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Loughborough to Manchester is a train with an average price of $20 (€16).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Loughborough to Manchester is by train with an average journey time of 1h 58m.

Other travel options to Manchester take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 15m.

The distance from Loughborough to Manchester is approximately 65 miles (105 km).
The average frequency per day from Loughborough to Manchester is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Loughborough to Manchester:
  • Buses mostly depart from Loughborough, The Rushes and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
  • Trains mostly depart from Loughborough station (LBO) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Loughborough to Manchester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Loughborough to Manchester:
  • 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Loughborough to Manchester often also extend their vacation to go to London, Liverpool, Paris, Edinburgh, Glasgow. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Manchester and these popular destinations at a great price.
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