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There are usually 2 daily train trips from Manchester to Albany.
Coach | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price£13.50 | Avg. Price£16.21 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips6 | Daily Trips2 |
Duration | Duration2h 1m | Duration2h 19m |
There are 6 intercity coaches per day from Manchester to Albany. Traveling by coach from Manchester to Albany usually takes around 2 hours and 1 minute, but the fastest Vermont Translines coach can make the trip in just one hour and 50 minutes.
| Distance | 49 mi (80 km) |
| Shortest duration | 1h 50m |
| Cheapest price | £12.52 |
| Trips per day | 6 |
| Most frequent service | Vermont Translines |
| Coach lines | 1 |
Average score for coaches from Manchester to Albany
(Based on 1 ratings and reviews)
4.0
Cons: For the bus stops, there should be signs so that travellers know where the bus stops for each direction. Tips: You can call Vermont Translines customer service to see if the bus is running late or where specific stops in towns are, because said stops are not obvious if it is your first time.
Bus tickets for a trip from Manchester to Albany cost £13.45 on average. This is an excellent value for the trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Manchester to Albany. Vermont Translines connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont Translines | 6 | 2h 2m | £13.49 |
Book Vermont Translines from Manchester to Albany from £13. There are 6 Vermont Translines schedules from Manchester to Albany and you can expect on average to pay for a Vermont Translines ticket to Albany. In Manchester, Vermont Translines departs to Albany from Tour Bus Parking Area and no other station. In Albany, Vermont Translines arrives at Albany Airport and 2 other stations.
An average trip on Vermont Translines from Manchester to Albany takes 2 hours and 2 minutes , while the fastest available Vermont Translines trip will get you to Albany in 1 hours and 50 minutes .
On weekends, Vermont Translines offers 6 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to Albany.
The coach takes an average of 2 hours to cover the 49 miles from Manchester to Albany. However, the fastest coach only takes an hour and 50 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
"Tuesday is usually the day of the week when coaches are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Tuesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the coach, traveling mid-week is your best bet."
The first coach leaves at 08:00 and the last coach leaves at 16:00. To see the times for all coaches from Manchester to Albany, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 6 scheduled coaches that travel from Manchester to Albany every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct coaches which you can take the entire route from Manchester to Albany without transferring.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Manchester, VT to Albany, NY; ticket prices start at £16.21.
As the capital city of New York state, Albany is blessed with many historic buildings and quaint quarters, making it the perfect city to take a stroll around. One of the city’s top attractions is the famous New York State Capitol Building, a stately structure that has been around since as far as the 19th century. If you wish to learn more about the city’s rich history, head over to Bidwell House museum, which is actually a restored home filled with impressive artifacts. While staying in Albany, do take the time to visit The Egg, a unique-looking building that will certainly satisfy your architectural curiosity.
For a great dinner with a quirky twist, head over to Canvas, Corks and Forks - Schenectady. For some of the best BBQ dishes in town, don’t hesitate to give Warehouse Grill & BBQ a shot.
The busiest bus station in the area is the Albany Bus Terminal. The bus station welcomes buses from New York, Boston, Baltimore, and many other places. The nearest Amtrak train station is located in the neighboring town of Rensselaer, NY. The city’s principal airport is the Albany International Airport, located six miles northwest of Albany.
Most coaches depart from the main station in Manchester.
Tour Bus Parking Area
Coaches arrive in Albany at 3 stations, depending on which coach line you are traveling with.
66 Green Street
Albany Airport
Albany Bus Terminal
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