The average train between Manchester and Villefranche-sur-Mer takes 17h 52m and the fastest train takes 12h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester to Villefranche-sur-Mer. 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 3 times a day between Manchester and Villefranche-sur-Mer. The earliest departure is at 8:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Villefranche-sur-Mer at 10:00 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 17h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Villefranche-sur-Mer? 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 Manchester to Villefranche-sur-Mer. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Villefranche-sur-Mer station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 52m.
Manchester to Villefranche-sur-Mer train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Villefranche-sur-Mer train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Nice-Ville station.
Book your Manchester to Villefranche-sur-Mer train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Manchester and Villefranche-sur-Mer is 1,291.7 km. The road distance is 1,753 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Villefranche-sur-Mer via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Marseille St Charles, Marseille-Saint-Charles, and Nice-Ville in around 13h 43m.