There are 12 ways to get from Greater Manchester to France by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, car ferry, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
5h 58m€210–355Fly to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)plane MAN - BVA
- Take the bus from Aéroport Paris Beauvais to Paris Porte Maillotbus
6h 11m€49–234Bus
- Take the bus from Raby Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 540
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
15h 3m€81–176Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Greater Manchester to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Pariscar
8h 11m€250–307Line 111 bus, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Take the bus from Beveridge Street to Chester Streetbus
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane MAN - CDG
4h 58m€58–193Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Greater Manchester to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Pariscar
9h 25m€143–245Line 111 bus, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Take the bus from Beveridge Street to Chester Streetbus
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane MAN - NTE
4h 58m€63–223Line 111 bus, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Take the bus from Beveridge Street to Chester Streetbus
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane MAN - BOD
5h 25m€68–173Fly to Marseille Provence Airport
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane MAN - MRS
5h 29m€62–188Fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane MAN - NCE
5h 40m€72–195Fly to Brussels Airport, train
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAN - BRU
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
5h 47m€94–232Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane MAN - CRL
- Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandrestrain
6h 53m€55–244
Greater Manchester to France by bus, foot, train, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to France is to fly which costs €60 - €190 and takes 5h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to France is to line 111 bus and fly which takes 4h 58m and costs €60 - €230.
No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to France station. However, there are services departing from Raby Street and arriving at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Greater Manchester to France. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Cité via London St Pancras Intl and Gare du Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
The distance between Greater Manchester and France is 752 km.
The best way to get from Greater Manchester to France without a car is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs €210 - €360.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Greater Manchester to France, including transfers.
Greater Manchester to France bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Raby Street station.
Greater Manchester to France train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Greater Manchester to France is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs €210 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €180 and takes 15h 3m, you could also fly, which costs €60 - €190 and takes 5h 29m.
What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and France?
You can take a bus from St Mary's to Cité via Charlotte Street, Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Gare du Nord in around 5h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Raby Street to Châtelet via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Bercy in around 15h 3m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–160
Flights from Manchester Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–140
Flights from Manchester Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–190
Flights from Manchester Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–190
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Raby Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–110
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–65
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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More Questions & Answers
Greater Manchester to France bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
France is 1h ahead of Greater Manchester. It is currently 12:43 AM in Greater Manchester and 1:43 AM in France.
Greater Manchester to France train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
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