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Compare train and bus for York to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from York to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 23m. 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 bus costs an average of $10, while a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 57 miles (93 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$26 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 49m Average total duration 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 York to Manchester:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to Manchester costing on average $37 (€30).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 54m.
Tickets start at around $37 (€30) compared to roughly $25 (€20) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-12.53 (€-10.25). The journey takes 1h 35m versus 1h 34m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom York to Manchester
How to get from York to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from York to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus4:40 PM2h10York, Train Station6:50 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$71One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus4:40 PM2h10York, Train Station6:50 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$71One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- C249808:04 PM1h17York station (YRK)9:21 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)$571One-way0 transfers
Other options
C31719 · G892679:24 PM2h06York station (YRK)11:30 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)$131One-way1 transfer- G158331:46 PM1h31York station (YRK)3:17 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)$171One-way0 transfers
- G158072:49 PM1h31York station (YRK)4:20 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)$171One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:50 AM2h10York, Train Station9:00 AMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$131One-way0 transfers
- YC840 · NX1703:52 PM2h51York, Station Rd6:43 PMManchester, Miles Platting$171One-way1 transfer
- YC840 · NX1705:56 PM2h59York, Station Rd8:55 PMManchester, Coach Station$171One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from York to Manchester:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to Manchester costing on average $26 (€21).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 49m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 12 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between York and Manchester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from York station (YRK) and arrive in Manchester Victoria (MCV).
- Buses mostly depart from York, Station Rd and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus, Yorkshire Coastliner to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express to go to Manchester by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 9 direct trains per day with Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express.
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