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Science and Industry Museum
Major science and industry museum on historic railway land, with galleries on textiles, transport and Manchester’s role in modern innovation.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Todmorden to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £2 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 58m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £2, while a train costs an average of £7.
Distance: 28 km
| Coach | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£2 Average Price Cheapest | £7 Average Price | £7 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 42m Average total duration 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 58m Average total duration Fastest 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Todmorden to Manchester:
A coach is £5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Todmorden to Manchester costing on average £7.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 12m.
Tickets start at around £2 compared to roughly £7 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £4. The journey takes 1h 12m versus 58m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Todmorden to Manchester coaches for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:27 Todmorden Town Hall | 1h56 | 14:23 Manchester | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:35 Todmorden Town Hall | 1h51 | 14:26 Manchester | 2 changes | |
![]() | 12:35 Todmorden Town Hall | 1h51 | 14:26 Manchester | 1 change | |
![]() | 13:26 Todmorden Town Hall | 2h04 | 15:30 Manchester | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:27 Todmorden Town Hall | 2h04 | 16:31 Manchester | 1 change | |
![]() | 15:15 Todmorden Town Hall | 1h51 | 17:06 Manchester | 2 changes | |
![]() | 15:15 Todmorden Town Hall | 2h11 | 17:26 Manchester | 1 change | |
![]() | 15:32 Todmorden Town Hall | 2h06 | 17:38 Manchester | 1 change | |
![]() | 16:38 Todmorden Town Hall | 1h53 | 18:31 Manchester | 1 change | |
![]() | 17:30 Todmorden Town Hall | 1h48 | 19:18 Manchester | 1 change | |
![]() | 17:40 Todmorden Town Hall | 1h37 | 19:17 Manchester | 2 changes | |
![]() | 17:40 Todmorden Town Hall | 2h05 | 19:45 Manchester | 1 change | |
![]() | 18:28 Todmorden Town Hall | 1h48 | 20:16 Manchester | 1 change | |
![]() | 19:08 Todmorden Town Hall | 1h35 | 20:43 Manchester | 1 change | |
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Buses from Todmorden to Manchester run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £2 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:20, the last at 23:03. The fastest coach covers the 28 km distance in 1h 12m.
Distance 28 km |
Average bus duration 1h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £2 |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 1h 12m |
First bus 0:20 |
Last bus 23:03 |
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Major science and industry museum on historic railway land, with galleries on textiles, transport and Manchester’s role in modern innovation.
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Historic canal-side warehouse district with restored brick buildings, waterside walks, bars, galleries and one of the city’s most atmospheric settings.
Lively central square framed by major civic buildings and event space, ideal for architecture, seasonal markets and city-centre orientation.
Characterful Northern Quarter street known for independent shops, record stores, creative spaces and eye-catching street art.
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A hearty hotpot of slow-cooked lamb or mutton with onions and sliced potatoes. A long-standing North West comfort dish served across Manchester pubs.
A rich tripe stew cooked with onions, milk and stock. It was a classic working-class Manchester meal linked to the city’s historic tripe trade.
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Moderate for a UK city. Hotels can be pricey at peak times, but dining, pubs and local transport are usually cheaper than London.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is good and not already added. Round up taxi fares; cafés usually do not require tips.
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