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Compare train, bus, and flight for Winchester to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Winchester to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $48 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 48m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $48, while a flight costs an average of $389.
Distance: 171 miles (276 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$48 Average price Cheapest | $139 Average price | $389 Average price | $75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 52m Average total duration 7h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration 3h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Winchester to Manchester:
A bus is $91 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Winchester to Manchester costing on average $139.
A bus is $341 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Winchester to Manchester costing on average $389.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 12m.
Bus takes on average 7h 52m.
Tickets start at around $48 compared to roughly $75 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $27. The journey takes 7h 22m versus 4h 47m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Winchester to Manchester
How to get from Winchester to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Winchester to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 5:55 PM7h50Winchester1:45 AMManchester$231One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 5:55 PM7h50Winchester1:45 AMManchester$231One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 5:55 PM7h50Winchester1:45 AMManchester$231One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 8:55 PM10h40Winchester7:35 AMManchester$371One-way0 transfers
- 7:55 PM10h40Winchester6:35 AMManchester$501One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Winchester to Manchester:
A bus is $91 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Winchester to Manchester costing on average $139.
A bus is $341 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Winchester to Manchester costing on average $389.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 12m.
Bus takes on average 7h 52m.
- Around 17 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Winchester and Manchester as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Winchester station (WIN) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Buses mostly depart from Winchester, St Catherines Park & Ride and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
- Travel with Loganair, BA Cityflyer, British Airways to go to Manchester by flight.
- Travel with National Express to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast to go to Manchester by train.
- 9 direct flights per day with Loganair, British Airways.
- 1 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
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