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Compare train and bus for Manchester to Huddersfield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Huddersfield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 4m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $20, while a bus costs an average of $27.
Distance: 21 miles (35 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price | $11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 4m Average total duration Fastest 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Manchester to Huddersfield
Compare the available ways to get from Manchester to Huddersfield, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Huddersfield:
A train is $8 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Huddersfield costing on average $27.
Other travel options to Huddersfield take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 47m.
You'll arrive about 19m sooner (34m by train vs 53m by car). Tickets start at around $20 compared to roughly $11 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 Huddersfield
How to get from Manchester to Huddersfield by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Huddersfield is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- C24538
5:45 PM 0h32 Manchester Victoria (MCV) 6:17 PM Huddersfield station (HUD) $10 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- C24538
5:45 PM 0h32 Manchester Victoria (MCV) 6:17 PM Huddersfield station (HUD) $10 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- G15866
7:00 AM 0h27 Manchester Victoria (MCV) 7:27 AM Huddersfield station (HUD) $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- C24681
6:00 AM 0h41 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 6:41 AM Huddersfield station (HUD) $12 1 One-way 0 transfers - G15885 · TP002400
2:52 AM 1h03 Manchester Victoria (MCV) 3:55 AM Huddersfield station (HUD) $12 1 One-way 1 transfer - C24388
6:30 AM 0h30 Manchester Victoria (MCV) 7:00 AM Huddersfield station (HUD) $13 1 One-way 0 transfers
- NX170 · NX561
3:37 PM 3h43 Manchester, Miles Platting 7:20 PM Huddersfield, Westgate (stop W3) $22 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX170 · NX561
3:25 PM 3h55 Manchester, Coach Station 7:20 PM Huddersfield, Westgate (stop W3) $22 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Huddersfield:
A train is $8 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Huddersfield costing on average $27.
Other travel options to Huddersfield take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 47m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Huddersfield as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Victoria (MCV) and arrive in Huddersfield station (HUD).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Airport and arrive in Huddersfield, Westgate (stop W3).
- Travel with National Express to go to Huddersfield by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express to go to Huddersfield by train.
- 11 direct trains per day with Transpennine Express.
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