The average train between Besançon and Manchester takes 10h 54m and the fastest train takes 7h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Besançon to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Besançon and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Besançon is at 7:34 PM which arrives into Manchester at 11:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare de Lyon and take an average of 10h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Besançon to Manchester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Besançon to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Besançon station and arriving at Manchester station via Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 54m.
Besançon to Manchester train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Besancon Viotte station.
Besançon to Manchester train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Besançon to Manchester train tickets online with TGV inOui, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Besançon and Manchester is 906.1 km. The road distance is 1,123 km.
You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Manchester Piccadilly via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 8h 12m.