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Compare train, bus, and flight for Manchester to Gravesend
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Gravesend among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a flight costs an average of $89.
Distance: 178 miles (288 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$26 Average price Cheapest | $131 Average price | $174 Average price | $79 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 0m Average total duration 5h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Gravesend:
A bus is $105 (€86) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Gravesend costing on average $131 (€107).
A bus is $147 (€121) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Gravesend costing on average $174 (€142).
Other travel options to Gravesend take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 1m.
Bus takes on average 5h 30m.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Gravesend
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:40 AM6h40Manchester12:20 PMGravesend$531One-way0 transfers
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5:40 AM6h40Manchester12:20 PMGravesend$531One-way0 transfers
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5:40 AM6h40Manchester12:20 PMGravesend$531One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Gravesend:
A bus is $105 (€86) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Gravesend costing on average $131 (€107).
A bus is $147 (€121) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Gravesend costing on average $174 (€142).
Other travel options to Gravesend take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 1m.
Bus takes on average 5h 30m.
- Around 37 buses per day.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 5 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Gravesend station (GRV).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Gravesend by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway to go to Gravesend by train.
- Travel with British Airways to go to Gravesend by flight.
- 33 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 7 direct flights per day with British Airways.
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