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How to get fromManchester to Taorminaby plane, train, bus, or night train

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There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to Taormina by plane, train, bus, or night train

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  1. Fly from Manchester Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane MAN - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train
    7h 45m
    €65–198

  2. Train, bus

    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 Est to Strasbourgtrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain train Ter
    5. Take the bus from Basel to Taorminabus bus
    31h 22m
    €536–884

  3. Train, night 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 Est to Muenchen Hbftrain train Tgv
    4. Take the nighttrain from Muenchen Hbf to Firenze Campo Martenighttrain night train Nj
    5. Take the nighttrain from Firenze Campo Marte to Taormina-Giardininighttrain night train Ini
    39h 1m
    €534–925

  4. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane BHX - CTA
    3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train
    9h 10m
    €97–280

  5. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane STN - CTA
    3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train
    10h 10m
    €146–327

  6. Bus, train

    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 bus from Naples Metropark Central Parking to Messina Main Train Stationbus bus
    5. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train Re
    2d 1h
    €220–387

Manchester to Taormina by train, foot, and night train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration39h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket€534Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,282.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Taormina. However, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), walk to Catania Airport, take the bus to Catania, walk to Catania Centrale, then take the train to Taormina-Giardini. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Taormina via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, Basel, Bahnhof SBB, Basel, Birmannsgasse, and Basel in around 31h 22m.

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