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Compare train and bus for Solihull to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Solihull 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 41m. 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 $19.
Distance: 75 miles (122 km)
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$45 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest |
2h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Solihull 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 Solihull to Manchester:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Solihull to Manchester costing on average $19 (€15).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 15m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Solihull and Manchester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Solihull station (SOL) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Brunel Street and arrive in Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
- Travel with Megabus, NX West Midlands to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Chiltern Railways, West Midlands Trains to go to Manchester by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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