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How to get fromLondon to Manchesterby plane, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from London to Manchester by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly London International Airport to Manchester Airport

    best
    1. Fly from London International Airport (YXU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane YXU - MAN
    13h 37m
    £292–1,108

  2. Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London, ON - VIA Rail to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane YYZ - MAN
    11h 11m
    £237–624

  3. Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the bus from London, ON - VIA Rail to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane YYZ - LPL
    3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    14h 22m
    £324–540

  4. Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from London, ON - VIA Rail to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane YYZ - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    13h 46m
    £305–728

  5. Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from London, ON - VIA Rail to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane YYZ - LBA
    3. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Manchester Victoriatrain train
    15h 53m
    £328–742

London International Airport (YXU) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration14h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£295Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,525.5 mi
  • Duration: 13h 37m

What companies run services between London, ON, Canada and Manchester, England?

Air Canada, Porter Airlines, and two other airlines fly from London International Airport (YXU) to Manchester Airport (MAN) twice daily.

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