What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to York?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to York is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to York?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to York is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs £17 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and York?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to York. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Micklegate via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and York?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester Victoria and arriving at York. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 16m.

How far is it from Manchester to York?

The distance between Manchester and York is 68 miles. The road distance is 65.8 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to York without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to York without a car is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs £17 - £45.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to York?

The train from Manchester Victoria to York takes 1h 16m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Manchester to York bus from?

Manchester to York bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to York train from?

Manchester to York train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Victoria station.

Train or bus from Manchester to York?

The best way to get from Manchester to York is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs £17 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 43m.

Where does the Manchester to York bus arrive?

Manchester to York bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Manchester to York train arrive?

Manchester to York train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at York station.

Can I drive from Manchester to York?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to York is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Manchester to York.

How do I get a train ticket from Manchester to York?

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Where can I stay near York?

There are 1838+ hotels available in York.

Manchester to York - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Manchester to York by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Yorktrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
1h 16m
£17–45
Train via Huddersfield
cheapest
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Halifaxtrain Manchester Victoria - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Halifax to Yorktrain Blackpool North - York / ...
2h 22m
£11–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Micklegatebus 843 / ...
2h 43m
Drive 65.4 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Yorkcar 65.4 mi
1h 21m
£16–24

Manchester to York by train

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1h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 67.5 mi
Duration: 1h 16m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and York, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Victoria to York every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £17–45 and the journey takes 1h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Micklegate via Leeds City Bus Station in around 2h 43m.

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