There are 12 ways to get from León to Manchester by plane, train (Renfe, TGV, Eurostar), car, car ferry, bus, train, towncar, ferry, or car train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from León Airport
best- Fly from León Airport (LEN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LEN - MAN
11h 59m£274–487Train, bus to Asturias Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the train from Leon to Oviedotrain
- Take the bus from [OVIEDO/UVIÉU] Estación Bus Oviedo IL- Pepe Cosmen [CTA 21470] to [ANZU|Aeropuerto] Aeropuerto - Llegadas [CTA 03073]bus
- Fly from Asturias Airport (OVD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane OVD - MAN
8h 56m£70–388Train
- Take the train from Leon to Madrid Chamartíntrain Ave
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Avignon Tgvtrain
- Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
- Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
21h 11m£417–694Drive, car ferry
- Drive from León to Santandercar
- Take the carferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry
- Drive from Plymouth to Manchestercar
27h 44m£191–753Bus, train
- Take the bus from Leon to Lillebus
- Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
- Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Shudehill Interchangebus
28h 13m£211–334Train to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, fly
- Take the train from Leon to Madrid Chamartíntrain
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane MAD - MAN
7h 7m£70–231Train, bus to Bilbao Airport, fly
- Take the train from Leon to Vitoria/Gasteiztrain
- Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz - Estación de Autobuses to Aireportua/Aeropuerto Bilbaobus
- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BIO - MAN
9h 48m£93–222Bus, towncar to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Leon to Vidagobus
- Take a town car from Vidago to Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneirotowncar
- Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane OPO - MAN
10h 58m£203–330Train, train to Santander Airport, fly
- Take the train from Leon to Palenciatrain
- Take the train from Palencia to Santandertrain
- Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SDR - MAN
9h 15m£75–248Bus, ferry, train
- Take the bus from Leon to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus
- Take the ferry from Santander to Portsmouthferry
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
42h 23m£327–388Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Leon to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus
- Take the ferry from Santander to Portsmouthferry
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
44h 20m£262–297Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from León to Calais-Fréthuncar
- Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
- Drive from Folkestone to Manchestercar
19h 56m£373–495
León to Manchester by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from León to Manchester is to train and bus and fly which costs £90 - £230 and takes 9h 48m.
The fastest way to get from León to Manchester is to train and fly which takes 7h 7m and costs £70 - £240.
No, there is no direct train from León to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Leon and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Avignon Tgv, Lille Europe and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 11m.
The distance between León and Manchester is 780 miles.
The best way to get from León to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 21h 11m and costs £410 - £700.
It takes approximately 11h 59m to get from León to Manchester, including transfers.
León to Manchester train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Leon station.
The best way to get from León to Manchester is to fly which takes 11h 59m and costs £270 - £490. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £410 - £700 and takes 21h 11m.
Manchester is 1h behind León. It is currently 2:00 PM in León and 1:00 PM in Manchester.
León to Manchester train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
What companies run services between León, Spain and Manchester, England?
Iberia, Vueling Airlines, and three other airlines fly from León Airport (LEN) to Manchester Airport (MAN) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Leon to Manchester Piccadilly via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Avignon Tgv, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 21h 11m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Asturias Airport to Manchester Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £45–420
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Monday, Sunday, Wednesday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £30–150
Flights from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £40–160
Flights from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Manchester Airport via Beauvais
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £40–160
Flights from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Manchester Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Monday, Sunday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £40–160
Flights from Santander Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £30–140
Flights from Santander Airport to Manchester Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Friday and Monday
- Estimated price
- £30–140
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Asturias Airport to Manchester Airport via Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- £55–250
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- £50–130
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Manchester Airport via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–170
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Manchester Airport via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £55–180
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from León Airport to Manchester Airport via Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £110–450
Flights from Asturias Airport to Manchester Airport via Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £50–210
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Monday, Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £29–130
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £35–130
Flights from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £50–150
Flights from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Manchester Airport via Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £50–150
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from León Airport to Manchester Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £120–450
Flights from Asturias Airport to Manchester Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Friday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- £55–210
Flights from Asturias Airport to Manchester Airport via Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- £55–250
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- £50–130
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from León Airport to Manchester Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £120–450
Flights from Asturias Airport to Manchester Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Friday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- £55–210
Flights from Asturias Airport to Manchester Airport via Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- £55–250
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- £50–130
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from León Airport to Manchester Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- £110–420
Flights from Asturias Airport to Manchester Airport via Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- £45–180
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- £50–130
Flights from Santander Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £45–160
- Website
- jet2.com
Flights from León Airport to Manchester Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- £140–480
Flights from Asturias Airport to Manchester Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £65–210
Flights from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £45–160
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Asturias Airport to Manchester Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £60–300
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Manchester Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–250
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Manchester Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £40–230
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Manchester Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £40–230
- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Manchester Airport via Dusseldorf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £45–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Leon to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Leon to Oviedo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16–28
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Leon to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Leon to Palencia
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–25
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Leon to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Avignon Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £110–160
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Leon to Oviedo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Leon to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Leon to Vitoria/Gasteiz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Leon to Palencia
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Palencia to Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Avignon Tgv to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £140–220
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Avignon Tgv to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £130–200
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £80–140
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £80–140
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £60–100
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Southampton Central to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £100–150
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- [email protected]
- Website
- LeShuttle
Car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £117
- Website
- LeShuttle
- Standard fare
- £117
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Leon to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £100–160
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Leon to Vidago
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £19–29
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from [OVIEDO/UVIÉU] Estación Bus Oviedo IL- Pepe Cosmen [CTA 21470] to [ANZU|Aeropuerto] Aeropuerto - Llegadas [CTA 03073]
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Leon to Estación de autobuses de Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £19–30
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Leon to Estación de autobuses de Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £19–30
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- +34 94 476 50 07
- Website
- Autobuses La Union
Bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz - Estación de Autobuses to Aireportua/Aeropuerto Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- Autobuses La Union
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0330 159 7000
- [email protected]
- Website
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Car ferry from Santander to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £90–600
- Schedules at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Single Ticket
- £90–190
- Car Single Ticket
- £240–600
Ferry from Santander to Portsmouth
- Ave. Duration
- 31h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £205
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Ferry from Santander to Portsmouth
- Ave. Duration
- 31h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £205
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Phone
- (+351) 220 971 653
- [email protected]
- Website
- VM Transfers
Towncar from Vidago to Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- £135
- Website
- VM Transfers
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