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Compare train, bus, and flight for Alicante to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Alicante to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of $88 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.7 - 4.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $88, while a bus costs an average of $225.
Distance: 1048 miles (1688 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$88 Average price Cheapest | $225 Average price | $348 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 3m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 39h 10m Average total duration 38h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 23h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
5.1 - 10.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 4.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Alicante to Manchester:
A flight is $137 (€111) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Alicante to Manchester costing on average $225 (€182).
A flight is $647 (€525) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alicante to Manchester costing on average $735 (€596).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 27h 48m.
Bus takes on average 39h 10m.
You'll arrive about 20h 37m sooner (3h 3m by flight vs 23h 40m by car) and save roughly $260 (€211) compared to fuel and tolls ($88 (€71) vs $348 (€282)). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
Travel optionsfrom Alicante to Manchester
How to get from Alicante to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Alicante to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 1:30 PM50h30Alicante4:00 PMManchester$2001One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 1:30 PM50h30Alicante4:00 PMManchester$2001One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 4:50 PM46h10Alicante3:00 PMManchester$3011One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 5:50 PM46h15Alicante4:05 PMManchester$2051One-way0 transfers
- 12:30 PM46h30Alicante11:00 AMManchester$3881One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Manchester:
A flight is $137 (€111) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Alicante to Manchester costing on average $225 (€182).
A flight is $647 (€525) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alicante to Manchester costing on average $735 (€596).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 27h 48m.
Bus takes on average 39h 10m.
- Around 29 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Alicante and Manchester as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Alicante Elche Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Alicante, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with Renfe Viajeros to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2.com, Vueling to go to Manchester by flight.
- 6 direct flights per day with Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2.com.
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