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

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There are 9 ways to get from Manchester to Palermo by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), train, bus, car ferry, or ferry

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  1. Fly Manchester Airport to Palermo Airport

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    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane MAN - PMO
    6h 53m
    €57–202

  2. Fly Manchester Airport to Trapani Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Trapani Airport (TPS)plane plane MAN - TPS
    2. Take the bus from Trapani Birgi Airport to Palermo Via Belgio/Via dei Nebrodibus bus
    7h 56m
    €50–187

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
    5. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain train
    6. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain train Ic
    30h 19m
    €494–840

  4. Train, bus, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Marseille St Charlestrain train Tgv
    4. Take the bus from Marseille to Genoabus bus
    5. Take the carferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry car ferry
    39h 53m
    €494–775

  5. Bus, ferry

    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 Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Naples - Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Palermoferry ferry
    2d 1h
    €220–406

  6. Fly Manchester Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane MAN - CTA
    2. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus bus
    9h 16m
    €70–214

  7. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Palermo Airport

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane STN - PMO
    9h 8m
    €138–441

  8. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Palermo Airport

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane LGW - PMO
    8h 53m
    €153–451

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Luxembourg Park&Drive to Palermo Piazza Cairolibus bus
    2d 1h
    €353–501

Manchester to Palermo by train and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration30h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket€494Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,104.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 53m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Palermo, Italy?

Jet2.com and Ryanair fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Palermo Airport (PMO) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Palermo Centrale via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu, Milano Centrale, and Roma Termini in around 30h 19m.

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