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Compare train for Manchester to Leamington Spa
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Leamington Spa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 34m. 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 €18, while a train costs an average of €60.
Distance: 86 miles (140 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€60 Average price | €18 Average price Cheapest | €47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration 3h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Leamington Spa
Compare the available ways to get from Manchester to Leamington Spa, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Leamington Spa:
A bus is €43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Leamington Spa costing on average €60.
Other travel options to Leamington Spa take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 26m.
You'll arrive about 18m sooner (2h 4m by train vs 2h 22m by car). Tickets start at around €60 compared to roughly €47 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 Leamington Spa
How to get from Manchester to Leamington Spa by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Leamington Spa is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus11:10 PM 2h45 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 1:55 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station €12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus11:10 PM 2h45 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 1:55 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station €12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
G0101811:25 AM 2h12 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 1:37 PM Leamington Spa station (LMS) €40 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
G010058:25 AM 2h13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 10:38 AM Leamington Spa station (LMS) €40 1 One-way 0 transfers
G010241:25 PM 2h12 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 3:37 PM Leamington Spa station (LMS) €45 1 One-way 0 transfers
G0102212:25 PM 2h12 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 2:37 PM Leamington Spa station (LMS) €45 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus9:40 PM 2h45 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 12:25 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station €13 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus4:50 AM 2h55 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 7:45 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station €13 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus8:30 AM 3h00 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 11:30 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station €13 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Leamington Spa:
A bus is €43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Leamington Spa costing on average €60.
Other travel options to Leamington Spa take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 26m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Leamington Spa as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Leamington Spa station (LMS).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Leamington Spa by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains to go to Leamington Spa by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 3 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
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