What is the best way to travel from Manchester to York?
Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Trains, Buses and Carpool for the journey to York from Manchester. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach York from Manchester?
You can get to York with just $7 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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TransPennine Express2h 27m05:58 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station8:25 AMYorkHammerton Train Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2025 5:58:00 AM to Hammerton Train Station, York (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2025 8:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 27m
Cheapest Trains Friday
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FlixBus2h 10m06:50 AMManchesterShudehill Interchange9:00 AMYorkLeeman Road0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2025 6:50:00 AM to Leeman Road, York (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2025 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
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FlixBus2h 10m06:10 PMManchesterShudehill Interchange8:20 PMYorkLeeman Road0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2025 6:10:00 PM to Leeman Road, York (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2025 8:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
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TransPennine Express2h 27m05:58 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station8:25 AMYorkHammerton Train Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2025 5:58:00 AM to Hammerton Train Station, York (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2025 8:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 27m
Cheapest Buses Monday
Cheapest Trains Monday
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TransPennine Express2h 16m05:13 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station7:29 AMYorkHammerton Train Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2025 5:13:00 AM to Hammerton Train Station, York (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2025 7:29:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 16m
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TransPennine Express2h 7m05:48 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station7:55 AMYorkHammerton Train Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2025 5:48:00 AM to Hammerton Train Station, York (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2025 7:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 7m
Cheapest Trains Tuesday
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TransPennine Express2h 16m05:13 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station7:29 AMYorkHammerton Train Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2025 5:13:00 AM to Hammerton Train Station, York (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2025 7:29:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 16m
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TransPennine Express2h 7m05:48 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station7:55 AMYorkHammerton Train Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2025 5:48:00 AM to Hammerton Train Station, York (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2025 7:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 7m
Cheapest Trains Wednesday
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FlixBus2h 10m06:50 AMManchesterShudehill Interchange9:00 AMYorkLeeman Road0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2025 6:50:00 AM to Leeman Road, York (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2025 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
What are the fastest trips from Manchester to York?
You can get to York from Manchester in just 2h 7m with a Train from TransPennine Express. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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TransPennine Express2h 27m05:58 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station8:25 AMYorkHammerton Train Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2025 5:58:00 AM to Hammerton Train Station, York (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2025 8:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 27m
Fastest Trains Friday
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FlixBus2h 10m06:50 AMManchesterShudehill Interchange9:00 AMYorkLeeman Road0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2025 6:50:00 AM to Leeman Road, York (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2025 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
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FlixBus2h 10m06:10 PMManchesterShudehill Interchange8:20 PMYorkLeeman Road0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2025 6:10:00 PM to Leeman Road, York (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2025 8:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
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TransPennine Express2h 27m05:58 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station8:25 AMYorkHammerton Train Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2025 5:58:00 AM to Hammerton Train Station, York (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2025 8:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 27m
Fastest Buses Monday
Fastest Trains Monday
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TransPennine Express2h 7m05:48 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station7:55 AMYorkHammerton Train Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2025 5:48:00 AM to Hammerton Train Station, York (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2025 7:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 7m
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TransPennine Express2h 16m05:13 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station7:29 AMYorkHammerton Train Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2025 5:13:00 AM to Hammerton Train Station, York (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2025 7:29:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 16m
Fastest Trains Tuesday
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TransPennine Express2h 7m05:48 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station7:55 AMYorkHammerton Train Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2025 5:48:00 AM to Hammerton Train Station, York (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2025 7:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 7m
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TransPennine Express2h 16m05:13 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station7:29 AMYorkHammerton Train Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2025 5:13:00 AM to Hammerton Train Station, York (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2025 7:29:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 16m
Fastest Trains Wednesday
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FlixBus2h 10m06:50 AMManchesterShudehill Interchange9:00 AMYorkLeeman Road0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2025 6:50:00 AM to Leeman Road, York (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2025 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
Fastest Buses Thursday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Manchester to York
What are the most popular stations in Manchester and York?
In Manchester, you will usually depart from Victoria Station, Piccadilly Train Station or Shudehill Interchange, while in York you will be arriving at Central Station, Vangarde Shopping Park Bus Stop or Barton Hill A64, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to York from Manchester? With 1 connections between 2 Train, Bus and Carpool operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Manchester and York, you can pay as low as $7 with a Bus from FlixBus.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from TransPennine Express: you will get to York in just 2h 7m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Manchester and York are TransPennine Express and FlixBus, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Manchester and York is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Salford or to Bishopthorpe, and look at flights from Liverpool Airport, and landing at Leeds Bradford Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Manchester to York?
The most popular companies between Manchester and York, are TransPennine Express and FlixBus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: FlixBus
Train companies: TransPennine Express
All you need to know when you travel from Manchester to York
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Manchester to York. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Manchester to York
How can I reach York from Manchester?
Every day, there are on average 1 connections between Train, Bus and Carpool, with which you can get to York from Manchester.
How far is York from Manchester?
The distance between Manchester and York is 57.5 miles.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Manchester and York?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 2 kgs of CO2, a train 3 kgs, a car 16 kgs, and a flight 23 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Manchester to York?
You can get to York with just $7 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.
What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to York?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to York in just 2h 7m with a Train from TransPennine Express.
More routes to Manchester and to York
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Manchester and to York. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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