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Compare train, bus, and flight for Manchester to Winchester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Winchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $36 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, while a train costs an average of $164.
Distance: 171 miles (276 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$36 Average price Cheapest | $164 Average price | $91 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 30m Average total duration 6h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 3h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Winchester:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Winchester costing on average $53 (€43).
A bus is $307 (€251) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Winchester costing on average $343 (€281).
Other travel options to Winchester take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 17m.
Bus takes on average 6h 30m.
Tickets start at around $36 (€29) compared to roughly $91 (€74) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $55 (€45). The journey takes 6h 0m versus 3h 54m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Winchester
How to get from Manchester to Winchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Winchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX540 · NX0325:10 PM7h55Manchester, Coach Station1:05 AMWinchester, St Catherines Park & Ride$361One-way1 transfer
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- NX540 · NX0325:10 PM7h55Manchester, Coach Station1:05 AMWinchester, St Catherines Park & Ride$361One-way1 transfer
Fastest
BA13738:00 PM1h00Manchester Airport9:00 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$1591One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G0102312:25 PM4h01Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)4:26 PMWinchester station (WIN)$471One-way0 transfers
- G010261:25 PM4h01Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)5:26 PMWinchester station (WIN)$471One-way0 transfers
- G010292:25 PM4h01Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)6:26 PMWinchester station (WIN)$471One-way0 transfers
- NX540 · NX0326:05 AM8h15Manchester, Coach Station2:20 PMWinchester, St Catherines Park & Ride$361One-way1 transfer
- NX540 · NX0321:25 PM8h50Manchester, Coach Station10:15 PMWinchester, St Catherines Park & Ride$371One-way1 transfer
- NX540 · NX03212:15 PM8h05Manchester, Coach Station8:20 PMWinchester, St Catherines Park & Ride$441One-way1 transfer
- BA13797:00 AM1h15Manchester Airport8:15 AMLondon Heathrow Airport$1201One-way0 transfers
- BA13817:45 AM1h15Manchester Airport9:00 AMLondon Heathrow Airport$1401One-way0 transfers
- BA13694:35 PM1h05Manchester Airport5:40 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$2621One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Winchester:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Winchester costing on average $53 (€43).
A bus is $87 (€71) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Winchester costing on average $123 (€100).
Other travel options to Winchester take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 17m.
Bus takes on average 6h 30m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Winchester as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Winchester station (WIN).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Winchester, St Catherines Park & Ride.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Winchester by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country to go to Winchester by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
- 2 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
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