How to travel from York to Manchester

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Compare bus and train 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 prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $11.

Distance: 57 miles (93 km)

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Driving

$34

Average price

$20

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$25

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(fuel + tolls)

2h 14m

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1h 44m

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2h 56m

Average total duration

2h 26m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from York to Manchester is a bus with an average price of $20 (€16).

This is compared to other travel options from York to Manchester:

A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to Manchester costing on average $34 (€27).

The fastest way to travel from York to Manchester is by train with an average journey time of 1h 44m.

Other travel options to Manchester take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 26m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between York and Manchester including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from York to Manchester among Omio's users.

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from York to Manchester

How to get from York to Manchester by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from York to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:50 AM2h10
    York, Train Station
    9:00 AMManchester, Shudehill Interchange
    $91One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:50 AM2h10
    York, Train Station
    9:00 AMManchester, Shudehill Interchange
    $91One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Transpennine ExpressL36752
    8:48 AM1h29
    York station (YRK)
    10:17 AMManchester Victoria (MCV)
    $301One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Transpennine ExpressL36825
    9:20 AM1h42
    York station (YRK)
    11:02 AMManchester Victoria (MCV)
    $261One-way
    0 transfers
  • Transpennine ExpressL36820
    8:19 AM1h42
    York station (YRK)
    10:01 AMManchester Victoria (MCV)
    $271One-way
    0 transfers
  • Northern RailY25800 · G90640
    8:22 AM2h07
    York station (YRK)
    10:29 AMManchester Victoria (MCV)
    $271One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:40 PM2h10
    York, Train Station
    6:50 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange
    $101One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressYC843 · NX170
    10:21 AM3h09
    York, Station Rd
    1:30 PMManchester, Coach Station
    $221One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX561 · NX170
    8:20 AM2h45
    York, Station Rd
    11:05 AMManchester, Coach Station
    $311One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from York to Manchester

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from York to Manchester, 83,08% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from York to Manchester and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from York to Manchester

Travel to Manchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from York to Manchester.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between York and Manchester including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from York to Manchester is a bus with an average price of $20 (€16).

This is compared to other travel options from York to Manchester:

A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to Manchester costing on average $34 (€27).

The fastest way to travel from York to Manchester is by train with an average journey time of 1h 44m.

Other travel options to Manchester take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 26m.

The distance from York to Manchester is approximately 57 miles (93 km).
The average frequency per day from York to Manchester is:
  • 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 bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from York to Manchester:
  • Trains mostly depart from York station (YRK) and arrive in Manchester Victoria (MCV).
  • Buses mostly depart from York, Rail Station and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from York to Manchester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus, York Pullman Bus Company, First York, East Yorkshire to go to Manchester by bus.
  • Travel with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, first_transpennine_express to go to Manchester by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from York to Manchester with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 9 direct trains per day with Transpennine Express, first_transpennine_express.
Omio customers who travel from York to Manchester often also extend their vacation to go to London, Liverpool, Paris, Edinburgh, Glasgow. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Manchester and these popular destinations at a great price.

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