There are 13 ways to get from Manchester to Cesena by plane, train, train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, car train, or car ferry
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Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
best- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane MAN - BLQ
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Cesenatrain
5h 59m€67–237Train
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna centraletrain
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Cesenatrain Ic
16h 54m€362–615Train, bus via Antony
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the bus from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau to Bologna Centralebus
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Cesenatrain Ic
22h 48m€336–551Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Manchester to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cesenacar
19h 24m€413–546Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane MAN - VCE
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centraletrain
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Cesenatrain
7h 47m€69–269Fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane MAN - FLR
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Cesenatrain
8h 39m€108–349Fly to Verona Villafranca Airport, train
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)plane MAN - VRN
- Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Cesenatrain
7h 45m€105–299Fly to Pisa International Airport, train
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Pisa International Airport (PSA)plane MAN - PSA
- Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Cesenatrain
8h 16m€75–267Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane MAN - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna centraletrain
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Cesenatrain
8h 49m€70–218Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane MAN - BGY
- Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna centraletrain
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Cesenatrain
8h 32m€72–245Train, bus
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
- Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
- Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Bolognabus
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Cesenatrain Ic
25h 6mBus
- Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Bologna - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Cesena Accoglienzabus
32h 55m€138–235Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Manchester to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Cesenacar
20h 24m€308–502
Manchester to Cesena by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Cesena is to fly and train which costs €65 - €220 and takes 8h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Cesena is to fly and train which takes 5h 59m and costs €65 - €240.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Cesena. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Cesena Accoglienza via London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Cesena. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Cesena via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu, Milano Centrale and Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 54m.
The distance between Manchester and Cesena is 1495 km.
The best way to get from Manchester to Cesena without a car is to train which takes 16h 54m and costs €360 - €650.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Manchester to Cesena, including transfers.
Manchester to Cesena bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Manchester to Cesena train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Manchester to Cesena is to train which takes 16h 54m and costs €360 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €130 - €240 and takes 32h 55m.
What companies run services between Manchester, England and Cesena, Italy?
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cesena via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu, Milano Centrale, and Bologna Centrale in around 16h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Cesena Accoglienza via London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Bologna - Bus Station, and Bologna Centrale in around 32h 55m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–190
Flights from Manchester Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–150
Flights from Manchester Airport to Verona Villafranca Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–200
Flights from Manchester Airport to Pisa International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–150
Flights from Manchester Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €26–110
Flights from Manchester Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–140
Flights from Manchester Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport via Charleroi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €30–140
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Bologna Centrale to Cesena
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Bologna Centrale to Cesena
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Bologna Centrale to Cesena
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–29
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Bologna Centrale to Cesena
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Bologna Centrale to Cesena
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Bologna Centrale to Cesena
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Bologna Centrale to Cesena
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Bologna Centrale to Cesena
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Bologna Centrale to Cesena
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €90–140
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Cesena Accoglienza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Flixbus
- 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
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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Booking & Getting There
Manchester to Cesena bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.
Cesena is 1h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 12:16 AM in Manchester and 1:16 AM in Cesena.
Manchester to Cesena train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
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