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Compare train and bus for Selby to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Selby to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of Kč 229 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 58m. 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 Kč 229, while a train costs an average of Kč 700.
Distance: 52 miles (84 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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Kč 700 Average price | Kč 229 Average price Cheapest | Kč 525 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Selby to Manchester
Compare the available ways to get from Selby to Manchester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Selby to Manchester:
A bus is Kč 472 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Selby to Manchester costing on average Kč 700.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 40m.
Tickets start at around Kč 700 compared to roughly Kč 525 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -Kč 175. The journey takes 1h 28m versus 1h 28m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Selby to Manchester
How to get from Selby to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Selby to Manchester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C250223:35 PM 1h16 Selby station (SBY) 4:51 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) Kč 293 1 One-way 0 transfers
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C250223:35 PM 1h16 Selby station (SBY) 4:51 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) Kč 293 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
C250223:35 PM 1h16 Selby station (SBY) 4:51 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) Kč 293 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
G158722:35 PM 1h16 Selby station (SBY) 3:51 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) Kč 305 1 One-way 0 transfers
G159271:35 PM 1h17 Selby station (SBY) 2:52 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) Kč 345 1 One-way 0 transfers
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C031823:49 PM 1h47 Selby station (SBY) 5:36 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) Kč 662 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Selby to Manchester:
A bus is Kč 472 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Selby to Manchester costing on average Kč 700.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 40m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Selby and Manchester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Selby station (SBY) and arrive in Manchester Victoria (MCV).
- Buses mostly depart from Tadcaster, Commercial Street and arrive in Manchester, Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail to go to Manchester by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Transpennine Express.
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