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Compare train and bus for Wellingborough to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wellingborough to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a train costs an average of $48.
Distance: 103 miles (167 km)
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$73 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest |
2h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The best way to travel from Wellingborough 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 Wellingborough to Manchester:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wellingborough to Manchester costing on average $48 (€39).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 55m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Wellingborough and Manchester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) and arrive in Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
- Trains mostly depart from Wellingborough station (WEL) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Travel with East Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, east_midlands_trains to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Manchester by bus.
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