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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 $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 44m. 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 $10, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 86 miles (140 km)
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$60 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest |
2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m 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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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
L022359:47 AM1h18Rugby station (RUG)11:05 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$721One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus6:00 AM3h40Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station9:40 AMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$211One-way0 transfers
Fastest
L022359:47 AM1h18Rugby station (RUG)11:05 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$721One-way0 transfers
Other options
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C749018:58 AM2h01Rugby station (RUG)10:59 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$591One-way1 transfer
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C748998:06 AM1h53Rugby station (RUG)9:59 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$591One-way1 transfer
W026228:46 AM1h19Rugby station (RUG)10:05 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$721One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:40 AM3h10Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station1:50 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$321One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:40 AM3h10Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station11:50 AMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$321One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:10 PM3h40Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station4:50 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$221One-way0 transfers
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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 $14 (€12).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 0m.
- 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 Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus to go to Manchester by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
- 3 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus.
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