How to travel from Barcelona to Manchester

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Travel Information from Barcelona to Manchester

distanceDistance857 miles (1383 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$48 - $787
cheapestCheapest modeFlight • $48 (€42) • 2 h 30 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $48 (€42) • 2 h 30 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus, Ryanair or Renfe-SNCF

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 857 miles (1383 km) to Manchester from Barcelona. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus, Ryanair or Renfe-SNCF among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Barcelona to Manchester.

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from Barcelona to Manchester

How to get from Barcelona to Manchester by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
flight

The best way to travel from Barcelona to Manchester is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Vueling
07:05AM2h45
Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
08:50AMManchester Airport (MAN)
$2601One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
08:25PM35h25
Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
06:50AMManchester, Shudehill Interchange
$1901One-way
2 transfers
Fastest
Vueling
07:20PM2h30
Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
08:50PMManchester Airport (MAN)
$4061One-way
0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus
11:05AM36h45
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
10:50PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange
$1961One-way
2 transfers
FlixBus
09:00PM34h50
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
06:50AMManchester, Shudehill Interchange
$1901One-way
2 transfers
FlixBus
10:10PM39h55
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
01:05PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange
$1981One-way
2 transfers
KLM
06:20AM27h00
Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
08:20AMManchester Airport (MAN)
$2481One-way
1 transfer
Eurowings
03:10PM5h00
Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
07:10PMManchester Airport (MAN)
$3381One-way
1 transfer
Lufthansa
06:50AM4h40
Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
10:30AMManchester Airport (MAN)
$3531One-way
1 transfer

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Find the best route from Barcelona to Manchester with Omio's travel partners Lufthansa, Vueling Airlines and easyJet! You'll find the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient route for you.

Renfe-SNCF is a joint venture between Spain's Renfe and France's SNCF, offering high-speed rail services between the two countries. The trains run at speeds of up to 300 km/h, with departures every two hours. Renfe-SNCF offers three types of trains: the AVE, the TGV and the EuroMed. The AVE is the fastest, with a journey time of just over three hours between Madrid and Paris. The TGV is slightly slower, but still offers a comfortable journey. The EuroMed is the slowest, but is the most affordable option. Renfe-SNCF offers a range of ticket types, including single, return and group tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, power sockets and a selection of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for Renfe-SNCF are Madrid to Paris, Barcelona to Marseille and Madrid to Lyon.

    Germany's largest airline is Lufthansa. Fly to Manchester from Barcelona and book your most convinient travel ticket from Lufthansa's many ticket options including: Economy Light, Economy Classic, Economy Flex, Business Class and First Class.

      FAQs: Travel from Barcelona to Manchester

      FAQs: Travel to Manchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Barcelona to Manchester.
      FAQs

      You can get from Barcelona to Manchester 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.

      The cheapest way to travel to Manchester from Barcelona is a flight with an average price of $48 (€42).

      This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Manchester:

      Taking a flight costs $35 (€30) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $83 (€72).

      Taking a flight costs $739 (€641) less than taking a train, which costs on average $787 (€683) for the same trip.

      The quickest way to travel from Barcelona to Manchester is by flight, which takes on average 2 h 30 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

      Bus takes 30 h 15 min on average.

      Taking a train requires on average 11 h 37 min of travel time.

      The distance is approximately 857 miles (1383 km) from Barcelona to Manchester.

      The average frequency per day from Barcelona to Manchester is:

      • 1 bus per day.
      • 3 trains a day.

      However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Manchester as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

      These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Barcelona to Manchester:

      • Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
      • Flights most often depart from Barcelona at Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Manchester at Manchester Airport.

      The following travel companies offer services from Barcelona to Manchester:

      • Travel with FlixBus to go to Manchester by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Barcelona to Manchester tickets on Omio for $83 (€72).
      • Travel with Ryanair, Vueling Airlines, easyJet, British Airways, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, Air France, KLM, Eurowings, Iberia Express or Air Baltic for flights to Manchester. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Vueling Airlines Barcelona to Manchester tickets on Omio for $48 (€42).
      • Travel with Renfe-SNCF or TGV INOUI to go to Manchester by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find TGV INOUI Barcelona to Manchester tickets on Omio for $787 (€683).

      Yes, there are direct routes from Barcelona to Manchester with the following travel companies:

      • You can book a direct bus with.
      • You'll find direct flights with.
      • You can take a direct train with.

      Direct services to Manchester tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

      Many of our customers traveling from Barcelona to Manchester don't make Manchester their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Manchester are London, Liverpool, Paris, Edinburgh or Glasgow, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Manchester to any of these top destinations today!
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