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Compare train and bus for Todmorden to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Todmorden to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 1m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $11, while a train costs an average of $11.
Distance: 17 miles (28 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$11 Average price Cheapest | $9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 1m Average total duration Fastest 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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You'll arrive about 27m sooner (31m by train vs 58m by car). Tickets start at around $11 compared to roughly $9 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.
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Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Todmorden to Manchester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

11:56 PM 0h28 Todmorden 12:24 AM Manchester $4 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:56 PM 0h28 Todmorden 12:24 AM Manchester $4 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:56 PM 0h28 Todmorden 12:24 AM Manchester $4 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Todmorden and Manchester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Todmorden station (TOD) and arrive in Manchester Victoria (MCV).
- Travel with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express to go to Manchester by train.
- 6 direct trains per day with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express.
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