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Compare train and bus for Rugby to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rugby to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 14m. 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 $27, while a train costs an average of $54.
Distance: 86 miles (140 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$54 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration 4h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Rugby to Manchester:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rugby to Manchester costing on average $54 (€45).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 41m.
The journey is about 40m faster (1h 44m by train vs 2h 24m by car) and roughly $4 (€3) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($54 (€45) vs $57 (€48)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Rugby to Manchester
How to get from Rugby to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rugby to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus8:40 AM3h10Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station11:50 AMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$201One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus8:40 AM3h10Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station11:50 AMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$201One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- W331195:53 PM2h06Rugby station (RUG)7:59 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$721One-way0 transfers
Other options
Y80850 · C17840+
L890634:32 PM3h31Rugby station (RUG)8:03 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$271One-way2 transfers- L13343 · C18011+L8909412:22 PM3h41Rugby station (RUG)4:03 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$271One-way2 transfers
- L22955 · C17902+L8908510:22 AM3h24Rugby station (RUG)1:46 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$491One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus2:45 AM2h45Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station5:30 AMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$211One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:30 PM3h00Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station9:30 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$211One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:40 AM3h10Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station1:50 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$211One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rugby to Manchester:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rugby to Manchester costing on average $54 (€45).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 41m.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rugby and Manchester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Rugby station (RUG) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Buses mostly depart from Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station and arrive in Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains to go to Manchester by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
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