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The Lowry
A large arts and cultural centre, home to galleries and exhibitions dedicated to L.S. Lowry.
Cheapest price
$109
Average price
$127
Fastest journey
14 h 20 m
Average duration
15 h 58 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
606 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Paris to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris to Manchester will cost around $127 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $109.
It's difficult to get from Paris to Manchester without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Paris to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $64. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $64, and a train costs an average of $299.
Distance: 376 miles (606 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$117 Average price Cheapest | $187 Average price | $416 Average price | $110 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 23m Average total duration 14h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 14m Average total duration Fastest 3h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 49m Average total duration 5h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Manchester:
A bus is $70 (€56) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Manchester costing on average $187 (€151).
A bus is $299 (€241) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Manchester costing on average $416 (€335).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 19m.
Bus takes on average 14h 53m.
You'll arrive about -6h -20m sooner (14h 53m by bus vs 9h 33m by car) and save roughly $-7.16 (€-5.78) compared to fuel and tolls ($117 (€94) vs $110 (€89)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by FlixBus.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 21h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 20h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 20h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 16h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $134 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 18h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 17h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 22h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 20h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $141 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 20h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 21h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 19h50 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $121 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 19h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 17h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $97 |
The table below shows live departures for Paris to Manchester buses for today, Friday, May 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 15h35 | 11:35 AM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 16h00 | 12:00 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 16h20 | 2:20 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 17h15 | 3:15 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 2 transfers | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 16h10 | 11:10 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 15h00 | 10:00 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:15 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 17h35 | 5:50 AM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:15 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 17h55 | 6:10 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Paris to Manchester run on average 10 times per day, taking around 14h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $64 (€52) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 376 miles (606 km) distance in 14h 20m.
Distance 376 miles (606 km) |
Average bus duration 14h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $64 (€52) |
Buses per day 10 |
Fastest bus 14h 20m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Best time to book 77 days |
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