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How to get fromSpain to Manchesterby plane, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, train (Renfe, TGV, Eurostar), or car ferry

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There are 14 ways to get from Spain to Manchester by plane, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, train (Renfe, TGV, Eurostar), or car ferry

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  1. Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Manchester Airport

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    1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BCN - MAN
    5h 10m
    £32–105

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyontrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    13h 33m
    £361–583

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    29h
    £95–201

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Barcelona to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Manchestercar car
    18h 37m
    £351–463

  5. Fly Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Manchester Airport

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane MAD - MAN
    5h 16m
    £34–159

  6. Fly Son Sant Joan Airport to Manchester Airport

    1. Fly from Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane PMI - MAN
    5h 3m
    £35–101

  7. Fly Málaga Airport to Manchester Airport

    1. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane AGP - MAN
    5h 27m
    £39–148

  8. Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the bus from Donostia / San Sebastián to Airport Loiu Bilbaobus bus
    2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BIO - MAN
    5h 36m
    £63–161

  9. Fly Valencia Airport to Manchester Airport

    1. Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane VLC - MAN
    5h 16m
    £52–161

  10. Fly Son Sant Joan Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane PMI - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    6h 4m
    £42–196

  11. Bus to Girona–Costa Brava Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Girona Costa Brava Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Girona–Costa Brava Airport (GRO) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane GRO - MAN
    5h 51m
    £47–188

  12. Train via Lyon

    1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain train
    2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    4. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    14h 28m
    £305–551

  13. Bus via Barcelona

    1. Take the bus from Barcelona to Parisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    34h 25m
    £133–221

  14. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Barcelona to Calaiscar car
    2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Dover to Manchestercar car
    19h 28m
    £267–430

Spain to Manchester by train and foot

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration13h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£361Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 877.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Spain and Manchester, England?

Jet2.com, Ryanair, and three other airlines fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Manchester Airport (MAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya to Manchester Piccadilly via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 13h 33m.

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