How to get to Manchester from St Austell

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Compare train, coach and flight for St Austell to Manchester

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from St Austell to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £56 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 41m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £56, while a flight costs an average of £229.

Distance: 390 km

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The cheapest way to travel from St Austell to Manchester is a coach with an average price of £56.

This is compared to other travel options from St Austell to Manchester:

A coach is £120 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from St Austell to Manchester costing on average £176.

A coach is £173 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from St Austell to Manchester costing on average £229.

The fastest way to travel from St Austell to Manchester is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 41m.

Other travel options to Manchester take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 50m.

Coach takes on average 10h 0m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between St Austell and Manchester including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 4h 21m sooner (1h 41m by flight vs 6h 2m by car). Tickets start at around £229 compared to roughly £84 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from St Austell to Manchester

How to get to Manchester from St Austell by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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

  • National Express
    20:5013h25
    St Austell
    10:15Manchester
    £311One-way
    0 changes

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  • National Express
    20:5013h25
    St Austell
    10:15Manchester
    £311One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • National Express
    20:5013h25
    St Austell
    10:15Manchester
    £311One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: St Austell 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 St Austell to Manchester.

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There are 3 options to travel between St Austell and Manchester including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from St Austell to Manchester is a coach with an average price of £56.

This is compared to other travel options from St Austell to Manchester:

A coach is £120 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from St Austell to Manchester costing on average £176.

A coach is £173 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from St Austell to Manchester costing on average £229.

The fastest way to travel from St Austell to Manchester is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 41m.

Other travel options to Manchester take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 50m.

Coach takes on average 10h 0m.

The St Austell to Manchester distance is approximately 390 km.
The average frequency per day from St Austell to Manchester is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 3 flights per day.
  • Around 2 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between St Austell and Manchester as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from St Austell to Manchester:
  • Flights mostly depart from Exeter International Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from St Austell station (SAU) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
  • Coaches mostly depart from St Austell, Bus Station and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from St Austell to Manchester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Loganair, easyJet to go to Manchester by flight.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Manchester by coach.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway to go to Manchester by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from St Austell to Manchester:
  • 2 direct flights per day with Loganair, easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from St Austell to Manchester often also extend their vacation to go to London, Paris, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Amsterdam. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Manchester and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from St Austell to Manchester, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
In Manchester, you can explore Old Trafford, the iconic stadium of Manchester United, and the Northern Quarter, known for its independent shops and street art. Enjoy performances at the Manchester Opera House and experience the vibrant nightlife at Deansgate Locks. Relax at Heaton Park, one of Europe's largest municipal parks. Visit the Manchester Art Gallery and the Science and Industry Museum. Admire Manchester Cathedral's Gothic architecture and the John Rylands Library's rare collections. Stroll through Castlefield, with its Roman ruins and picturesque canals.
A stay of 2 to 4 days in Manchester is generally sufficient to explore its main attractions, including museums, historical sites, and vibrant neighbourhoods.

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