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Compare bus, train, and flight for Newbury to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newbury to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a train costs an average of $65.
Distance: 149 miles (240 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$137 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 18m Average total duration 5h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Newbury to Manchester:
A bus is $102 (€82) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newbury to Manchester costing on average $137 (€109).
A bus is $124 (€99) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newbury to Manchester costing on average $159 (€127).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 20m.
Bus takes on average 5h 48m.
Travel optionsfrom Newbury to Manchester
How to get from Newbury to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Newbury to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus9:25 AM5h50Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride3:15 PMManchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East$441One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus4:45 AM7h05Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride11:50 AMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$401One-way1 transfer
Fastest
BA138010:15 PM0h55London Heathrow Airport11:10 PMManchester Airport$1251One-way0 transfers
Other options
P22771+
Tube from London Paddington to London Euston+
W026108:40 AM3h39Newbury station (NBY)12:19 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$1461One-way2 transfers
P22599+
Tube from London Paddington to London Euston+
W026128:19 AM3h46Newbury station (NBY)12:05 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$1461One-way2 transfers
P30246+
Tube from London Paddington to London Euston+
W025368:48 AM3h56Newbury station (NBY)12:44 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$1461One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus9:25 AM6h15Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride3:40 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$441One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:30 PM7h20Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride10:50 PMManchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East$401One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:30 PM7h40Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride11:10 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$411One-way1 transfer
LM03686:25 PM1h00Southampton Airport7:25 PMManchester Airport$1691One-way0 transfers
BA13789:00 PM0h55London Heathrow Airport9:55 PMManchester Airport$1651One-way0 transfers
LM036612:20 PM1h00Southampton Airport1:20 PMManchester Airport$2651One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Newbury to Manchester:
A bus is $102 (€82) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newbury to Manchester costing on average $137 (€109).
A bus is $124 (€99) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newbury to Manchester costing on average $159 (€127).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 20m.
Bus takes on average 5h 48m.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newbury and Manchester as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Newbury station (NBY) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Buses mostly depart from Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride and arrive in Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, first_great_western to go to Manchester by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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