There are 7 ways to get from Saint-Étienne to Manchester by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, 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.
Train via Paris
best- Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
- Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
8h 29m£270–438Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to London Victoriabus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
21h 55m£71–136Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Saint-Étienne to Calais-Fréthuncar
- Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
- Drive from Folkestone to Manchestercar
13h 36m£279–359Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly
- Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part Dieutrain
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LYS - MAN
5h 43m£81–186Train
- Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
- Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
9h 4m£239–405Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Saint-Étienne to Calaiscar
- Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
- Drive from Port of Dover to Manchestercar
14h 36m£194–323Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly
- Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part Dieutrain
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GVA - MAN
7h 52m£72–230
Saint-Étienne to Manchester by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saint-Étienne to Manchester is to bus which costs £70 - £140 and takes 21h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Saint-Étienne to Manchester is to train and fly which takes 5h 43m and costs £80 - £190.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint-Étienne to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Saint-Étienne to Manchester. However, there are services departing from St Etienne Chateaucreux and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.
The distance between Saint-Étienne and Manchester is 773 miles.
The best way to get from Saint-Étienne to Manchester without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 29m and costs £270 - £440.
It takes approximately 8h 29m to get from Saint-Étienne to Manchester, including transfers.
Saint-Étienne to Manchester bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop station.
Saint-Étienne to Manchester train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from St Etienne Chateaucreux station.
The best way to get from Saint-Étienne to Manchester is to train via Paris which takes 8h 29m and costs £270 - £440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £140 and takes 21h 55m.
What companies run services between Saint-Étienne, France and Manchester, England?
You can take a train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Manchester Piccadilly via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 8h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and London Victoria in around 21h 55m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Manchester Airport via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- £55–250
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Manchester Airport via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–260
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £75–120
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £100–160
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £26–75
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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Booking & Getting There
Saint-Étienne to Manchester bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Manchester is 1h behind Saint-Étienne. It is currently 11:30 PM in Saint-Étienne and 10:30 PM in Manchester.
Saint-Étienne to Manchester train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.
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