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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 an average ticket price of €16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 52m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, while a train costs an average of €42.
Distance: 62 miles (101 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€42 Average price | €16 Average price Cheapest | €34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration 3h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Manchester to Tamworth
Compare the available ways to get from Manchester to Tamworth, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Tamworth:
A bus is €27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Tamworth costing on average €42.
Other travel options to Tamworth take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 9m.
You'll arrive about 27m sooner (1h 22m by train vs 1h 49m by car). Tickets start at around €42 compared to roughly €34 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 Tamworth
How to get from Manchester to Tamworth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Tamworth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:10 AM 2h35 Manchester 11:45 AM Tamworth €10 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:10 AM 2h35 Manchester 11:45 AM Tamworth €10 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:10 AM 2h35 Manchester 11:45 AM Tamworth €10 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Tamworth:
A bus is €27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Tamworth costing on average €42.
Other travel options to Tamworth take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 9m.
- Around 11 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.
- {stationMode_1} mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Tamworth station (TAM).
- {stationMode_2} mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in {arrivalStation_2}.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast to go to Tamworth by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Tamworth by bus.
- 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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