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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 prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, and a train costs an average of €12.
Distance: 86 miles (140 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€49 Average price | €13 Average price Cheapest |
2h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Rugby to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Rugby to Manchester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Rugby to Manchester:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rugby to Manchester costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 10m.
- Around 11 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 Megabus, National Express to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains to go to Manchester by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with Megabus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
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