4.9
4.6Cheapest price
$673
Average price
$708
Fastest journey
1 d 1 h 19 m
Average duration
1 d 1 h 34 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
1564 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Valencia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Valencia will cost around $708 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $673.
It's difficult to get from Manchester to Valencia without transferring at least 4 times.
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Valencia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $124. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.6 - 3.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $124, and a train costs an average of $673.
Distance: 971 miles (1564 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$711 Average price | $218 Average price | $215 Average price Cheapest | $274 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
26h 24m Average total duration 25h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 32m Average total duration Fastest 3h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 35h 50m Average total duration 35h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 22h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 4.7 - 9.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.9kg 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 Manchester to Valencia:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Valencia costing on average $218 (€176).
A bus is $497 (€401) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Valencia costing on average $711 (€574).
Other travel options to Valencia take longer:
Train takes on average 25h 54m.
Bus takes on average 35h 20m.
Tickets start at around $711 (€574) compared to roughly $274 (€221) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-437.46 (€-353.05). The journey takes 25h 54m versus 22h 0m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Valencia trains for today, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:15 PM Manchester | 25h19 | 11:34 PM Valencia | 4 transfers | |
| Wednesday, May 27 | |||||
| 8:15 AM Manchester | 25h55 | 10:10 AM Valencia | 4 transfers | |
| 5:35 PM Manchester | 25h27 | 7:02 PM Valencia | 4 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Manchester to Valencia run on average 2 times per day, taking around 25h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $673 (€543) but you can travel from only $31 (€25) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 08:15, the last at 22:15. The fastest train covers the 971 miles (1564 km) distance in 25h 19m.
Distance 971 miles (1564 km) |
Average train duration 25h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $673 (€543) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 25h 19m |
First train 8:15 AM |
Last train 10:15 PM |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
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Valencia’s flagship institute for modern and contemporary art, especially strong in 20th-century Spanish avant-garde and photography. Popular with locals and visitors seeking a more current cultural
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