How to travel from York to Manchester

There are 2 ways that you can travel to Manchester from York. You can take a bus or train.

The cheapest way to go to Manchester from York is by taking a train, which costs on average $10 (€9).

This is compared to other ways of getting to Manchester:

A train is generally $10 (€8) less than a bus for the same trip. Taking a bus costs on average $20 (€17) from York to Manchester.

The quickest way to travel from York to Manchester is by train, which takes on average 1 h 18 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, going by bus can take 15 h 5 min   on average.

The York to Manchester distance is around 57 miles (92 km).

The average frequency per day from York to Manchester is:

• 1 bus a day.
• Around 36 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Manchester from York as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from York to Manchester:

• Most travelers catch their bus from York, Train Station and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
• Most travelers who purchase a train ticket from York to Manchester depart from York to Manchester Piccadilly.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from York to Manchester:

• You can travel by bus to Manchester from York with National Express, and you can find National Express York to Manchester tickets for $20 (€17) on Omio.
• You can take a train from York to Manchester with Northern Rail. Cheap tickets can be found for $10 (€9) with Northern Rail from York to Manchester.

Yes, there are direct services available from York to Manchester with the following travel companies:

• You can take a direct train with Transpennine Express with 33 direct trains per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Manchester as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between York and Manchester.

Before traveling from York to Manchester, it’s good to know what ticket you can purchase and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• A bus ticket for this journey is costing $20 (€17) one way on average.
• A train ticket for this trip is costing $10 (€9) one way on average.

But we recommend booking York to Manchester tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.