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Compare train, bus, and flight for Stevenage to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stevenage to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $41.
Distance: 138 miles (223 km)
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$99 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest |
3h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 26m Average total duration 4h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg 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 Stevenage to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stevenage to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:30 AM3h05Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney)11:35 AMManchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East$471One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus12:35 PM3h10Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney)3:45 PMManchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East$421One-way0 transfers
Fastest
BA13809:45 PM0h55London Heathrow Airport10:40 PMManchester Airport$3151One-way0 transfers
Other options
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C435539:01 AM3h04Stevenage station (SVG)12:05 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$1441One-way1 transfer
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C435468:01 AM3h04Stevenage station (SVG)11:05 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$1441One-way1 transfer
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C4356010:01 AM3h04Stevenage station (SVG)1:05 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$1441One-way1 transfer
FlixBus8:30 AM3h30Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney)12:00 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$471One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:35 PM3h35Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney)4:10 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$421One-way0 transfers
BA13608:50 AM1h00London Heathrow Airport9:50 AMManchester Airport$3261One-way0 transfers
BA13788:10 PM0h55London Heathrow Airport9:05 PMManchester Airport$3251One-way0 transfers
BA7810 · BA78072:40 PM3h40London Heathrow Airport6:20 PMManchester Airport$5491One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Stevenage to Manchester:
A bus is $30 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stevenage to Manchester costing on average $41 (€34).
A bus is $60 (€49) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stevenage to Manchester costing on average $71 (€58).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 51m.
Bus takes on average 3h 20m.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stevenage 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 Stevenage station (SVG) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Buses mostly depart from Stevenage, A602 (Stevenage Railway Station) and arrive in Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway to go to Manchester by train.
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