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Compare train and bus for Manchester to Keighley
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Keighley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of Kč 354 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 56m. 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 bus costs an average of Kč 354, while a train costs an average of Kč 610.
Distance: 29 miles (48 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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Kč 610 Average price | Kč 354 Average price Cheapest | Kč 309 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Keighley
Compare the available ways to get from Manchester to Keighley, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Keighley:
A bus is Kč 257 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Keighley costing on average Kč 610.
Other travel options to Keighley take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 8m.
Tickets start at around Kč 610 compared to roughly Kč 309 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -Kč 301. The journey takes 1h 26m versus 1h 19m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Keighley
How to get from Manchester to Keighley by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Keighley is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX170 · RL605:30 PM 2h55 Manchester, Coach Station 8:25 PM Keighley, Towngate Kč 314 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
NX170 · RL605:30 PM 2h55 Manchester, Coach Station 8:25 PM Keighley, Towngate Kč 314 1 One-way 1 transfer
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C329899:00 AM 1h32 Manchester Victoria (MCV) 10:32 AM Keighley station (KEI) Kč 631 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
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C324758:45 AM 1h36 Manchester Victoria (MCV) 10:21 AM Keighley station (KEI) Kč 568 1 One-way 1 transfer
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C324869:45 AM 1h36 Manchester Victoria (MCV) 11:21 AM Keighley station (KEI) Kč 568 1 One-way 1 transfer
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C3249410:45 AM 1h36 Manchester Victoria (MCV) 12:21 PM Keighley station (KEI) Kč 631 1 One-way 1 transfer
NX170 · RL6011:47 AM 3h12 Manchester, Miles Platting 2:59 PM Keighley, Towngate Kč 314 1 One-way 1 transfer
NX170 · RL607:42 AM 3h17 Manchester, Miles Platting 10:59 AM Keighley, Towngate Kč 314 1 One-way 1 transfer
NX170 · RL609:40 AM 3h19 Manchester, Coach Station 12:59 PM Keighley, Towngate Kč 314 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Keighley:
A bus is Kč 257 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Keighley costing on average Kč 610.
Other travel options to Keighley take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 8m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Keighley 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 Keighley station (KEI).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Keighley, Towngate.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail to go to Keighley by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Keighley by bus.
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