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Compare train and bus 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 prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 42m. 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 $8, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 75 miles (122 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$46 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration 2h 18m 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 $35 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Solihull costing on average $46 (€36).
Other travel options to Solihull take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 18m.
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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.
5:30 PM2h30Manchester8:00 PMSolihull$81One-way0 transfers
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- 5:30 PM2h30Manchester8:00 PMSolihull$81One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 5:30 PM2h30Manchester8:00 PMSolihull$81One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 2:30 PM2h30Manchester5:00 PMSolihull$141One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Solihull:
A bus is $35 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Solihull costing on average $46 (€36).
Other travel options to Solihull take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 18m.
- Around 8 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 and bus 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, Brunel Street.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus to go to Solihull by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country, Avanti West Coast to go to Solihull by train.
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