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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Barcelona to Manchester
Cheapest price
$688
Average price
$688
Fastest journey
11 h 39 m
Average duration
16 h 9 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
1384 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Barcelona to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona to Manchester will cost around $688 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $688.
It's difficult to get from Barcelona to Manchester without transferring at least 3 times.
9:26 AM11h39Barcelona9:05 PMManchester$6881One-way3 transfers- 4:24 PM20h38Barcelona1:02 PMManchester$6881One-way3 transfers
- 9:26 AM11h39Barcelona9:05 PMManchester$6881One-way3 transfers
- 4:24 PM20h38Barcelona1:02 PMManchester$6881One-way3 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Barcelona to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.4 - 3.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $688.
Distance: 859 miles (1384 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$688 Average price | $105 Average price Cheapest | $178 Average price | $418 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 33m Average total duration 15h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 21m Average total duration Fastest 3h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 29h 58m Average total duration 29h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 4.1 - 8.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Manchester:
A flight is $73 (€59) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barcelona to Manchester costing on average $178 (€143).
A flight is $583 (€469) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Manchester costing on average $688 (€553).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 15h 3m.
Bus takes on average 29h 28m.
You'll arrive about 3h 37m sooner (15h 3m by train vs 18h 40m by car). Tickets start at around $688 (€553) compared to roughly $418 (€336) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Barcelona to Manchester train times
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to Manchester trains for today, Friday, May 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:26 AM Barcelona | 11h39 | 9:05 PM Manchester | 3 transfers | |
| 4:24 PM Barcelona | 18h41 | 11:05 AM Manchester | 3 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Barcelona to Manchester
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United Kingdom
Trains from Barcelona to Manchester run on average 1 times per day, taking around 15h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $688 (€553) but you can travel from only $14 (€11) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 09:26, the last at 16:24. The fastest train covers the 859 miles (1384 km) distance in 11h 39m.
Distance 859 miles (1384 km) |
Average train duration 15h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $688 (€553) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 11h 39m |
First train 9:26 AM |
Last train 4:24 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Train companies: SNCF | TGV INOUI from Barcelona to Manchester trainsSNCF | TGV INOUI trains will get you between Barcelona and Manchester from $14 (€11). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
SNCF | TGV INOUI
FAQs: Trains from Barcelona to Manchester
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