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Compare train and coach for Staines-upon-Thames to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Staines-upon-Thames to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £221 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 42m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £221, while a train costs an average of £221.
Distance: 256 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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£221 Average Price Cheapest | £53 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 42m.
Coach takes on average 6h 24m.
You'll arrive about 38m sooner (3h 12m by train vs 3h 50m by car). Tickets start at around £221 compared to roughly £53 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Staines-upon-Thames to Manchester
How to get to Manchester from Staines-upon-Thames by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Staines-upon-Thames to Manchester is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus6:205h30London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 511:50Manchester, Shudehill Interchange£171One-way0 changes
Cheapest
FlixBus6:205h30London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 511:50Manchester, Shudehill Interchange£171One-way0 changes
Fastest
BA138021:450h55London Heathrow Airport22:40Manchester Airport£861One-way0 changes
Other options
Tube from Vauxhall to London Euston+
W33436+
L8070713:283h37Staines (SNS)17:05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£841One-way2 changes
Tube from Vauxhall to London Euston+
W33516+
L8069812:583h21Staines (SNS)16:19Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£871One-way2 changes
Tube from Vauxhall to London Euston+
W33382+
L8463513:103h34Staines (SNS)16:44Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£871One-way2 changes
FlixBus0:255h05London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 55:30Manchester, Shudehill Interchange£171One-way0 changes
FlixBus14:005h30London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 519:30Manchester, Shudehill Interchange£171One-way0 changes
FlixBus8:155h35London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 513:50Manchester, Shudehill Interchange£171One-way0 changes
BA137016:151h05London Heathrow Airport17:20Manchester Airport£891One-way0 changes
BA137820:100h55London Heathrow Airport21:05Manchester Airport£1011One-way0 changes
BA1390+
BA89027:304h40London Heathrow Airport12:10Manchester Airport£1871One-way1 change
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FAQs: Staines-upon-Thames to Manchester
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Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 42m.
Coach takes on average 6h 24m.
- Around 15 coaches per day.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Staines-upon-Thames and Manchester as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Coaches mostly depart from London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 and arrive in Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
- Trains mostly depart from Staines (SNS) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, South Western Railway to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with British Airways to go to Manchester by flight.
- Travel with Megabus, First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, Carlone Buses to go to Manchester by coach.
- 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
- 3 direct coaches per day with Megabus.
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