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Compare train and bus for Manchester to Hereford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Hereford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $46 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, while a train costs an average of $57.
Distance: 100 miles (162 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$57 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration 4h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | 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.
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Compare the available ways to get from Manchester to Hereford, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Hereford:
A bus is $12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Hereford costing on average $57.
Other travel options to Hereford take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 29m.
You'll arrive about 47m sooner (2h 12m by train vs 2h 59m by car). Tickets start at around $57 compared to roughly $43 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.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Hereford
How to get from Manchester to Hereford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Hereford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:00 PM 6h05 Manchester 9:05 PM Hereford $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:00 PM 6h05 Manchester 9:05 PM Hereford $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
3:00 PM 6h05 Manchester 9:05 PM Hereford $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
2:40 PM 6h40 Manchester 9:20 PM Hereford $43 1 One-way 0 transfers3:45 PM 6h35 Manchester 10:20 PM Hereford $44 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Hereford:
A bus is $12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Hereford costing on average $57.
Other travel options to Hereford take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 29m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Hereford 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 Hereford station (HFD).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Hereford, Commercial Road.
- Travel with National Express to go to Hereford by bus.
- Travel with Transport for Wales to go to Hereford by train.
- 6 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales.
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