Rome2Rio

How to get fromManchester to l'Escalaby plane, train, train (Eurostar, TGV, Renfe), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

Find Transport to l'Escala

See all options

There are 13 ways to get from Manchester to l'Escala by plane, train, train (Eurostar, TGV, Renfe), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Manchester Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane MAN - BCN
    2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Gironatrain train
    8h 9m
    €52–167

  2. Fly Manchester Airport to Girona–Costa Brava Airport, train, line 11 bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Girona–Costa Brava Airport (GRO)plane plane MAN - GRO
    2. Take the train from Girona to Flassatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Flaça to L'Escala Pobla Secbus bus
    7h 28m
    €47–214

  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 Avignon Tgvtrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Gironatrain train
    15h 45m
    €380–633

  4. 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 Perpignan - Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Perpignan - Bus Station to Girona - Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Girona, Estació d'Autobusos to L'Escala Pobla Secbus bus 11
    27h 53m
    €249–419

  5. 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 l'Escalacar car
    17h 9m
    €437–582

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane BHX - BCN
    3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Gironatrain train
    9h 34m
    €94–249

  7. Fly Manchester Airport to Perpignan-Rivesaltes Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Perpignan-Rivesaltes Airport (PGF)plane plane MAN - PGF
    2. Take the train from Perpignan to Gironatrain train
    9h 30m
    €163–499

  8. Train, train to East Midlands Airport, fly to Girona–Costa Brava Airport

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Long Eatontrain train
    3. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Girona–Costa Brava Airport (GRO)plane plane EMA - GRO
    9h 49m
    €90–251

  9. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Girona–Costa Brava Airport

    1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchangetrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Girona–Costa Brava Airport (GRO)plane plane LBA - GRO
    9h 36m
    €84–275

  10. 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 Aix En Provence Tgv to Gironatrain train
    11h 25m
    €118–299

  11. Train, bus

    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 bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Girona, Estació d'Autobusosbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Girona, Estació d'Autobusos to L'Escala Pobla Secbus bus 11
    19h 19m
    €386–619

  12. 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 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Lloret de Marbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Girona, Estació d'Autobusos to L'Escala Pobla Secbus bus 11
    33h 56m
    €185–290

  13. 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 l'Escalacar car
    18h 14m
    €330–536

Manchester to l'Escala by train, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration15h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket€380Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Manchester to l'Escala.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,549.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 9m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and l'Escala, Catalonia, Spain?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to L'Escala Pobla Sec via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Avignon Tgv, Girona, Flassa, and Flaça in around 15h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to L'Escala Pobla Sec via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Lloret de Mar, Estació d'Autobusos, and Girona, Estació d'Autobusos in around 33h 56m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Spain

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There