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Compare train and bus for Manchester to Rugby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Rugby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 86 miles (140 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$35 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 9m Average total duration 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 19m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Rugby:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Rugby costing on average $35 (€28).
Other travel options to Rugby take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 39m.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Rugby
How to get from Manchester to Rugby by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Rugby is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:30 PM3h35Manchester, Shudehill Interchange1:05 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station$161One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus9:30 PM3h35Manchester, Shudehill Interchange1:05 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station$161One-way0 transfers
Fastest
W3310911:15 AM1h20Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)12:35 PMRugby station (RUG)$731One-way0 transfers
Other options
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C326828:09 AM3h05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)11:14 AMRugby station (RUG)$321One-way1 transfer
W3310510:20 AM1h25Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)11:45 AMRugby station (RUG)$731One-way0 transfers
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G388959:30 AM1h48Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)11:18 AMRugby station (RUG)$731One-way1 transfer
FlixBus8:10 AM3h40Manchester, Shudehill Interchange11:50 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station$171One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:50 AM2h55Manchester, Shudehill Interchange7:45 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station$221One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:40 PM2h45Manchester, Shudehill Interchange12:25 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station$231One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Rugby:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Rugby costing on average $35 (€28).
Other travel options to Rugby take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 39m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Rugby 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 Rugby station (RUG).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry to go to Rugby by train.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express to go to Rugby by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
- 5 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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