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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 prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.7 - 4.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $25, and a bus costs an average of $113.
Distance: 1048 miles (1688 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$84 Average price Cheapest | $238 Average price | $346 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 10m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 3h 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 |
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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 $154 (€125) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Alicante to Manchester costing on average $238 (€193).
A flight is $652 (€528) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alicante to Manchester costing on average $736 (€596).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 27h 18m.
Bus takes on average 38h 40m.
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 flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
U2203411:45 PM2h50Alicante Elche Airport1:35 AMManchester Airport$611One-way0 transfers
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U2203411:45 PM2h50Alicante Elche Airport1:35 AMManchester Airport$611One-way0 transfers
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U2203411:45 PM2h50Alicante Elche Airport1:35 AMManchester Airport$611One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:50 PM41h45Alicante, Estación de Autobuses11:35 AMManchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East$1851One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:50 PM42h10Alicante, Estación de Autobuses12:00 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$1851One-way3 transfers
VY1311 · VY874611:15 PM10h40Alicante Elche Airport8:55 AMManchester Airport$691One-way1 transfer
U220169:05 PM2h50Alicante Elche Airport10:55 PMManchester Airport$851One-way0 transfers
U2201411:40 AM2h55Alicante Elche Airport1:35 PMManchester Airport$971One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Manchester:
A flight is $154 (€125) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Alicante to Manchester costing on average $238 (€193).
A flight is $652 (€528) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alicante to Manchester costing on average $736 (€596).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 27h 18m.
Bus takes on average 38h 40m.
- Around 26 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 Renfe Viajeros to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with Ryanair, easyJet, Vueling to go to Manchester by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Manchester by bus.
- 6 direct flights per day with Ryanair, easyJet.
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