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Compare train and bus for Manchester to Tamworth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Tamworth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €23.
Distance: 62 miles (101 km)
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1h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get from Manchester to Tamworth by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Manchester to Tamworth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Tamworth:
A bus is $22 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Tamworth costing on average $29 (€23).
Other travel options to Tamworth take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 10m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Tamworth 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 Tamworth station (TAM).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway.
- Travel with Megabus to go to Tamworth by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail (3), Cross Country, Transport for Wales to go to Tamworth by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with Megabus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
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