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Compare train, bus, and flight for Manchester to Gravesend
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Gravesend among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 27m. 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 bus costs an average of €30, while a flight costs an average of €390.
Distance: 178 miles (288 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€105 Average price | €30 Average price Cheapest | €390 Average price | €65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 58m Average total duration 5h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration 1h 54m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | 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 Manchester to Gravesend
Compare the available ways to get from Manchester to Gravesend, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Gravesend:
A bus is €76 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Gravesend costing on average €105.
A bus is €361 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Gravesend costing on average €390.
Other travel options to Gravesend take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 54m.
Bus takes on average 5h 58m.
You'll arrive about 1h 30m sooner (2h 57m by train vs 4h 27m by car). Tickets start at around €105 compared to roughly €65 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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How to get from Manchester to Gravesend by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Gravesend is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:55 AM 2h48 Manchester 8:43 AM Gravesend €197 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
5:55 AM 2h48 Manchester 8:43 AM Gravesend €197 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
5:55 AM 2h48 Manchester 8:43 AM Gravesend €197 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
6:55 AM 2h48 Manchester 9:43 AM Gravesend €197 1 One-way 1 transfer5:05 AM 3h16 Manchester 8:21 AM Gravesend €197 1 One-way 1 transfer7:15 AM 4h31 Manchester 11:46 AM Gravesend €213 1 One-way 3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Gravesend:
A bus is €76 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Gravesend costing on average €105.
A bus is €361 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Gravesend costing on average €390.
Other travel options to Gravesend take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 54m.
Bus takes on average 5h 58m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Gravesend as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Gravesend station (GRV).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Gravesend by bus.
- Travel with British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Loganair to go to Gravesend by flight.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway to go to Gravesend by train.
- 12 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
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