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Compare train, bus, and flight for Margate to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Margate to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €50 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 32m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €50, while a flight costs an average of €398.
Distance: 210 miles (339 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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€126 Average price | €398 Average price | €50 Average price Cheapest | €80 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 29m Average total duration 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 55m Average total duration 8h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Margate to Manchester:
A bus is €77 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Margate to Manchester costing on average €126.
A bus is €349 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Margate to Manchester costing on average €398.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 29m.
Bus takes on average 8h 55m.
You'll arrive about 1h 26m sooner (3h 59m by train vs 5h 25m by car). Tickets start at around €126 compared to roughly €80 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 Margate to Manchester
How to get from Margate to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Margate to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 12:00 PM9h20Margate9:20 PMManchester€231One-way0 transfers
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- 12:00 PM9h20Margate9:20 PMManchester€231One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 12:00 PM9h20Margate9:20 PMManchester€231One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 11:00 AM9h20Margate8:20 PMManchester€241One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Margate to Manchester:
A bus is €77 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Margate to Manchester costing on average €126.
A bus is €349 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Margate to Manchester costing on average €398.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 29m.
Bus takes on average 8h 55m.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Margate and Manchester as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Margate, Marine Terrace and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Margate station (MAR) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Travel with Loganair, British Airways to go to Manchester by flight.
- Travel with National Express to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast to go to Manchester by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with British Airways.
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