How to travel from Manchester to York

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Compare train and bus for Manchester to York

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to York among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 0m. 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 $16, and a train costs an average of $21.

Distance: 57 miles (93 km)

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$35

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$20

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2h 30m

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2h 47m

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2h 17m

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from Manchester to York

How to get from Manchester to York by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Manchester to York is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National ExpressNX170 · YC843
09:55AM2h58
Manchester, Coach Station
12:53PMYork, Station Rd
$171One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

National ExpressNX172 · YC843
07:40AM3h13
Manchester, Coach Station
10:53AMYork, Station Rd
$161One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

TransPennine ExpressL37178
08:59AM1h15
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
10:14AMYork station (YRK)
$461One-way
0 transfers

Other options

TransPennine ExpressC43745
08:45AM1h22
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
10:07AMYork station (YRK)
$351One-way
0 transfers
TransPennine ExpressL36950
09:00AM1h39
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
10:39AMYork station (YRK)
$401One-way
0 transfers
TransPennine ExpressL36943
08:00AM1h39
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
09:39AMYork station (YRK)
$401One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX171 · YC843
08:25AM3h28
Manchester, Coach Station
11:53AMYork, Station Rd
$171One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX171 · YC843
11:10AM3h35
Manchester, Coach Station
02:45PMYork, Station Rd
$171One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX170 · YC843
12:40PM3h09
Manchester, Coach Station
03:49PMYork, Station Rd
$171One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Manchester to York

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Manchester to York, 87,14% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Manchester to York and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to York

Travel to York easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to York.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Manchester and York including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to York is a bus with an average price of $16 (€13).

This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to York:

A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to York costing on average $19 (€15).

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to York is by train with an average journey time of 1h 21m.

Other travel options to York take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 14m.

The distance from Manchester to York is approximately 57 miles (93 km).
The average frequency per day from Manchester to York is:
  • Around 13 buses per day.
  • Around 11 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and York as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to York:
  • Trains mostly depart from Manchester Victoria (MCV) and arrive in York station (YRK).
  • Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in York, Rail Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Manchester to York, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to York by bus.
  • Travel with TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, first_transpennine_express to go to York by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Manchester to York with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 7 direct trains per day with TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express.
Omio customers who travel from Manchester to York often also extend their vacation to go to London, Edinburgh, Leeds, Whitby, Harrogate. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between York and these popular destinations at a great price.

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