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Compare train and coach for Livingston to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Livingston to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £17, and a coach costs an average of £32.
Distance: 282 km
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4h 31m Average total duration Fastest 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get to Manchester from Livingston by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Livingston to Manchester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Livingston to Manchester:
A train is £15 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Livingston to Manchester costing on average £32.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Coach takes on average 6h 16m.
- Around 19 trains per day.
- Around 3 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Livingston and Manchester as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Coaches mostly depart from Livingston, Deer Park and arrive in Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
- Trains mostly depart from Livingston North (LSN) and arrive in Manchester Oxford Road (MCO).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Manchester by coach.
- Travel with LNER, TransPennine Express to go to Manchester by train.
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