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Compare train and flight for Maidstone to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Maidstone to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €123 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €123, while a flight costs an average of €370.
Distance: 192 miles (309 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€123 Average price Cheapest | €370 Average price | €82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 54m Average total duration Fastest 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration 1h 56m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Maidstone to Manchester
Compare the available ways to get from Maidstone to Manchester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Maidstone to Manchester:
A train is €247 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Maidstone to Manchester costing on average €370.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 56m.
You'll arrive about 1h 21m sooner (3h 24m by train vs 4h 45m by car). Tickets start at around €123 compared to roughly €82 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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This is compared to other travel options from Maidstone to Manchester:
A train is €247 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Maidstone to Manchester costing on average €370.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 56m.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Maidstone and Manchester as scheduled services by 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 Maidstone East (MDE) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Travel with British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Loganair to go to Manchester by flight.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Manchester by train.
- 5 direct flights per day with British Airways.
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