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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 train, with an average ticket price of $31 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 11m. 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 train costs an average of $31, while a bus costs an average of $38.
Distance: 75 miles (122 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$31 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price | $50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 24m Average total duration 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m 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 Solihull to Manchester:
A bus is $51 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Solihull to Manchester costing on average $64.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 58m.
You'll arrive about 26m sooner (1h 41m by train vs 2h 7m by car). Tickets start at around $64 compared to roughly $50 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Solihull to Manchester
How to get from Solihull to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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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L381546:46 AM2h13Solihull station (SOL)8:59 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$371One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- G00782+L381546:46 AM2h13Solihull station (SOL)8:59 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$371One-way1 transfer
Fastest
Y81039+G008508:26 AM2h03Solihull station (SOL)10:29 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$471One-way1 transfer
Other options
- W00269+G667177:41 AM2h18Solihull station (SOL)9:59 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$371One-way1 transfer
- P69323+G008487:11 AM2h18Solihull station (SOL)9:29 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$471One-way1 transfer
- W00270+G008529:11 AM2h18Solihull station (SOL)11:29 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$471One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Solihull to Manchester:
A train is $7 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Solihull to Manchester costing on average $38.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 24m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 6 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, Great Charles Street Queensway and arrive in Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Chiltern Railways, West Midlands Trains to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with Megabus, NX West Midlands to go to Manchester by bus.
- 10 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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