How to travel from Manchester to Horley

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Manchester to Horley

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Horley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €44 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 52m. 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 €44, while a flight costs an average of €312.

Distance: 182 miles (293 km)

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Driving

€139

Average price

€312

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€44

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Cheapest

€80

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3h 52m

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Fastest

3h 22m

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30m

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3h 56m

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1h 56m

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2h 0m

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7h 0m

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6h 30m

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4h 31m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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Avanti West Coast

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British Airways

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National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Horley is a bus with an average price of €44.

This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Horley:

A bus is €95 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Horley costing on average €139.

A bus is €268 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Horley costing on average €312.

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Horley is by train with an average journey time of 3h 52m.

Other travel options to Horley take longer:

Flight takes on average 3h 56m.

Bus takes on average 7h 0m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Manchester and Horley including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Manchester to Horley among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 2h 35m sooner (1h 56m by flight vs 4h 31m by car). Tickets start at around €312 compared to roughly €80 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Manchester to Horley

How to get from Manchester to Horley by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Manchester to Horley is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    2:10 PM6h40
    Manchester
    8:50 PMHorley
    €171One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    2:10 PM6h40
    Manchester
    8:50 PMHorley
    €171One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    11:10 PM6h05
    Manchester
    5:15 AMHorley
    €251One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • National Express
    2:45 PM8h10
    Manchester
    10:55 PMHorley
    €191One-way
    0 transfers
  • National Express
    3:45 PM8h10
    Manchester
    11:55 PMHorley
    €231One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    6:30 AM10h05
    Manchester
    4:35 PMHorley
    €281One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Horley

Travel to Horley easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Horley.

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There are 3 options to travel between Manchester and Horley including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Horley is a bus with an average price of €44.

This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Horley:

A bus is €95 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Horley costing on average €139.

A bus is €268 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Horley costing on average €312.

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Horley is by train with an average journey time of 3h 52m.

Other travel options to Horley take longer:

Flight takes on average 3h 56m.

Bus takes on average 7h 0m.

The distance from Manchester to Horley is approximately 182 miles (293 km).
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Horley is:
  • Around 38 buses per day.
  • Around 14 flights per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Horley as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Horley:
  • Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Gatwick Airport (GTW).
  • Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Manchester to Horley, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Loganair, BA Cityflyer, British Airways to go to Horley by flight.
  • Travel with Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast to go to Horley by train.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Horley by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Manchester to Horley with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
  • 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Manchester to Horley often also extend their vacation to go to London, Longford, Brighton, Stratford, Oxford. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Horley and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Horley to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
One to two days are generally sufficient to explore Horley, as it serves primarily as a convenient base for nearby attractions and Gatwick Airport.

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