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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 50m. 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 $386.
Distance: 171 miles (276 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$48 Average price Cheapest | $132 Average price | $386 Average price | $73 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 50m Average total duration 7h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Winchester to Manchester
Compare the available ways to get from Winchester to Manchester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Winchester to Manchester:
A bus is $85 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Winchester to Manchester costing on average $132.
A bus is $339 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Winchester to Manchester costing on average $386.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 11m.
Bus takes on average 7h 50m.
Tickets start at around $48 compared to roughly $73 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $26. The journey takes 7h 20m 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.
- NX032 · NX541
5:00 PM 8h40 Winchester, St Catherines Park & Ride 1:40 AM Manchester, Coach Station $29 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX032 · NX541
5:00 PM 8h40 Winchester, St Catherines Park & Ride 1:40 AM Manchester, Coach Station $29 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- BA1358
6:30 AM 1h05 London Heathrow Airport 7:35 AM Manchester Airport $69 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
G008558:31 AM 3h58 Winchester station (WIN) 12:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) $47 1 One-way 0 transfers- G00739 · G00854
8:11 AM 3h48 Winchester station (WIN) 11:59 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) $67 1 One-way 1 transfer - W34198+
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Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston8:55 AM 4h24 Winchester station (WIN) 1:19 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) $92 1 One-way 2 transfers
- NX032 · NX541
2:10 PM 9h05 Winchester, St Catherines Park & Ride 11:15 PM Manchester, Coach Station $30 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX032 · NX540
7:25 AM 9h05 Winchester, St Catherines Park & Ride 4:30 PM Manchester, Coach Station $30 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX032 · NX540
4:40 AM 7h30 Winchester, St Catherines Park & Ride 12:10 PM Manchester, Coach Station $34 1 One-way 1 transfer
- BA1360
7:25 AM 1h05 London Heathrow Airport 8:30 AM Manchester Airport $69 1 One-way 0 transfers - BA1382
6:25 PM 1h05 London Heathrow Airport 7:30 PM Manchester Airport $69 1 One-way 0 transfers - BA1366
10:10 AM 1h10 London Heathrow Airport 11:20 AM Manchester Airport $69 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Winchester to Manchester:
A bus is $85 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Winchester to Manchester costing on average $132.
A bus is $339 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Winchester to Manchester costing on average $386.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 11m.
Bus takes on average 7h 50m.
- Around 16 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 Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with British Airways, Loganair, BA Cityflyer to go to Manchester by flight.
- 1 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
- 8 direct flights per day with British Airways, Loganair.
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