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Compare train and bus for Nuneaton to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nuneaton to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 2m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, while a train costs an average of $43.
Distance: 73 miles (118 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$43 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Nuneaton to Manchester:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuneaton to Manchester costing on average $51 (€42).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 35m.
You'll arrive about 1h 0m sooner (1h 14m by train vs 2h 14m by car). Tickets start at around $51 (€42) compared to roughly $49 (€40) 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 Nuneaton to Manchester
How to get from Nuneaton to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nuneaton to Manchester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
G66942 · G6673010:45 AM2h14Nuneaton station (NUN)12:59 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$431One-way1 transfer
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G66942 · G6673010:45 AM2h14Nuneaton station (NUN)12:59 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$431One-way1 transfer
Fastest
W342035:10 PM1h09Nuneaton station (NUN)6:19 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$631One-way0 transfers
Other options
G66946 · G6673511:43 AM2h16Nuneaton station (NUN)1:59 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$431One-way1 transfer
G00982 · G009017:09 PM2h20Nuneaton station (NUN)9:29 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$431One-way1 transfer
G00956 · G0085510:09 AM2h20Nuneaton station (NUN)12:29 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$431One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Nuneaton to Manchester:
A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuneaton to Manchester costing on average $43 (€35).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 35m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nuneaton and Manchester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Nuneaton station (NUN) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Buses mostly depart from Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station and arrive in Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
- Travel with FlixBus, Megabus to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, West Midlands Trains to go to Manchester by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with Megabus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
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