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How to get fromManchester to Marseilleby plane, train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, train, car, car train, or car ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Manchester to Marseille by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, train, car, car train, or car ferry

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  1. Fly from Manchester Airport

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    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane MAN - MRS
    5h 2m
    €61–214

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Marseille St Charlestrain train Tgv
    9h 35m
    €330–617

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Marble Archbus bus 541 / ...
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus bus
    23h 20m
    €217–367

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Manchester to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Marseillecar car
    15h 29m
    €376–499

  5. Train to Liverpool, fly

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane LPL - MRS
    7h 42m
    €74–162

  6. Bus

    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 Lillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lille to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus bus
    28h 55m
    €154–250

  7. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Manchester to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Marseillecar car
    16h 56m
    €268–453

Manchester to Marseille by train and foot

Calendar114Weekly Services
Duration9h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket€330Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,273.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Marseille, France?

Ryanair, Ethiopian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Marseille St Charles via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 9h 35m.

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