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Compare train for Manchester to Solihull
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Solihull among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 18m. 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 €10, while a train costs an average of €48.
Distance: 75 miles (122 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€48 Average price | €10 Average price Cheapest | €42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Solihull:
A bus is €38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Solihull costing on average €48.
Other travel options to Solihull take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 0m.
You'll arrive about 15m sooner (1h 48m by train vs 2h 3m by car). Tickets start at around €48 compared to roughly €42 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 Solihull
How to get from Manchester to Solihull by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Solihull is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:10 AM2h30Manchester8:40 AMSolihull€91One-way0 transfers
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- 6:10 AM2h30Manchester8:40 AMSolihull€91One-way0 transfers
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- 6:10 AM2h30Manchester8:40 AMSolihull€91One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Solihull:
A bus is €17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Solihull costing on average €27.
Other travel options to Solihull take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 0m.
- Around 20 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Solihull as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Solihull station (SOL).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus to go to Solihull by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry to go to Solihull by train.
- 20 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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