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Compare train, bus, and flight for Margate to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Margate to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €22, and a train costs an average of €80.
Distance: 210 miles (339 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€28 Average price Cheapest | €97 Average price |
9h 5m Average total duration 8h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 4h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Margate to Manchester 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 Margate to Manchester:
A bus is $73 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Margate to Manchester costing on average $100 (€80).
A bus is $94 (€75) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Margate to Manchester costing on average $121 (€97).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 16m.
Bus takes on average 8h 30m.
- Around 8 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Margate station (MAR) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Margate, Marine Terrace and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Southeastern to go to Manchester by train.
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