Manchester to Besançon Trains

Manchester to Besançon trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Besançon takes 9h 39m and the fastest train takes 7h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester to Besançon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 39m
Duration: 1,126 km
Distance: €400
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Dijon Villetrain Tgv
Take the train from Dijon Ville to Besancon Viottetrain Ter

8h 37m

€322–525

Manchester to Besançon train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Manchester and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Besançon at 1:17 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 9h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

10:15 PM → 1:17 PM
Arrives next day
14h 2m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:05 AM → 2:46 PM
8h 41m • 4 changes
8:15 AM → 5:26 PM
8h 11m • 4 changes
10:15 AM → 7:26 PM
8h 11m • 4 changes
11:15 AM → 8:04 PM
7h 49m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:05 AM → 2:46 PM
8h 41m • 4 changes
8:15 AM → 5:26 PM
8h 11m • 4 changes
10:15 AM → 7:26 PM
8h 11m • 4 changes
11:15 AM → 8:04 PM
7h 49m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

5:05 AM → 2:05 PM
8h • 4 changes
8:15 AM → 5:26 PM
8h 11m • 4 changes
10:15 AM → 7:26 PM
8h 11m • 4 changes
11:15 AM → 8:04 PM
7h 49m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

5:05 AM → 2:05 PM
8h • 4 changes
8:15 AM → 5:26 PM
8h 11m • 4 changes
10:15 AM → 7:26 PM
8h 11m • 4 changes
11:15 AM → 8:04 PM
7h 49m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Besançon? 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.

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Besançon, France?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Besancon Viotte via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Dijon Ville in around 8h 37m.

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