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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 prices starting from €13. 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 €13, and a train costs an average of €9.
Distance: 93 km
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€27 Average price | €16 Average price Cheapest |
2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.
YC843 · NX170Cheapest
YC843 · NX171Fastest
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YC840 · NX170Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
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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.

This is compared to other travel options from York to Manchester:
A train is €4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from York to Manchester costing on average €13.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 9m.
- 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, Rail Station and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
- 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 (3), CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, first_transpennine_express to go to Manchester by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 9 direct trains per day with TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express.
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