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Compare train and bus for Manchester to Congleton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Congleton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $3, and a train costs an average of $3.
Distance: 21 miles (35 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$8 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 10m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Congleton:
A bus is $0.11 (€0.09) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Congleton costing on average $8 (€6).
Other travel options to Congleton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 22m.
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How to get from Manchester to Congleton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Congleton is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
L895826:46 PM0h38Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)7:24 PMCongleton station (CNG)$71One-way0 transfers
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L895826:46 PM0h38Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)7:24 PMCongleton station (CNG)$71One-way0 transfers
Fastest
L895826:46 PM0h38Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)7:24 PMCongleton station (CNG)$71One-way0 transfers
Other options
L895584:46 PM0h38Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)5:24 PMCongleton station (CNG)$101One-way0 transfers
L896885:18 PM0h46Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)6:04 PMCongleton station (CNG)$101One-way0 transfers
L895705:46 PM0h39Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)6:25 PMCongleton station (CNG)$121One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Congleton:
A bus is $0.11 (€0.09) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Congleton costing on average $8 (€6).
Other travel options to Congleton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 22m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Congleton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Congleton station (CNG).
- Travel with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited to go to Congleton by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with Northern Trains Limited.
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