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How to get fromGreater Manchester to Alicanteby plane, bus, train, car, car ferry, or car train

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There are 11 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Alicante by plane, bus, train, car, car ferry, or car train

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  1. Fly Manchester Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport

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    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane plane MAN - ALC
    6h 6m
    €41–285

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Raby Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 540
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Santstrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain train Eur / ...
    29h 18m
    €358–551

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Plymouthcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Santander to Alicantecar car
    33h 30m
    €314–1,062

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Alicantecar car
    23h 32m
    €537–722

  5. Train to Liverpool, fly to Alicante-Elche Airport

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane plane LPL - ALC
    6h 49m
    €69–253

  6. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Alicante-Elche Airport

    1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchangetrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane plane LBA - ALC
    8h 27m
    €48–186

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Alicante-Elche Airport

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane plane BHX - ALC
    8h 16m
    €73–207

  8. Train, train to East Midlands Airport, fly to Alicante-Elche Airport

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Long Eatontrain train
    3. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane plane EMA - ALC
    8h 44m
    €80–244

  9. Fly Manchester Airport to Valencia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Valencia Airport (VLC)plane plane MAN - VLC
    2. Take the train from Estació del Nord to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain train
    9h 3m
    €86–230

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raby Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 540
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacantbus bus
    38h 35m
    €200–328

  11. Bus via Barcelona

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 541 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacantbus bus
    41h 12m
    €217–352

Greater Manchester to Alicante by bus, foot, subway, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration29h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket€358Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,714.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Alicante, Spain?

Ryanair, Ryanair UK, and two other airlines fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Raby Street to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 38h 35m.

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