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How to get fromManchester to Villefranche-sur-Merby plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train, train (Eurostar), or car ferry

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There are 9 ways to get from Manchester to Villefranche-sur-Mer by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train, train (Eurostar), or car ferry

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  1. Fly Manchester Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport

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    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane plane MAN - NCE
    5h 24m
    €72–201

  2. 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 Marseille St Charlestrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Nice-Villetrain train
    13h 56m
    €420–632

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Nicebus bus
    28h 38m
    €165–257

  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 Villefranche-sur-Mercar car
    18h 18m
    €426–560

  5. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane plane BHX - NCE
    6h 40m
    €109–293

  6. Fly Manchester Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane MAN - MRS
    2. Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Nice-Villetrain train
    8h 41m
    €117–291

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane plane LHR - NCE
    7h 53m
    €178–460

  8. Train via Marseille

    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 Saint Chtrain train Trn
    4. Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Nice-Villetrain train
    14h
    €410–642

  9. 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 Villefranche-sur-Mercar car
    19h 46m
    €319–514

Manchester to Villefranche-sur-Mer by train and foot

Calendar68Weekly Services
Duration13h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket€420Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,313.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Villefranche-sur-Mer, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France?

easyJet and Jet2.com fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Villefranche-sur-Mer via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Marseille St Charles, Marseille-Saint-Charles, and Nice-Ville in around 13h 56m.

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