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Compare bus, train, and flight for Manchester to Calais
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Calais among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $51. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $51, and a train costs an average of $52.
Distance: 245 miles (395 km)
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$107 Average price | $51 Average price Cheapest |
5h 7m Average total duration Fastest 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 23m Average total duration 12h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The best way to travel from Manchester to Calais is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Calais:
A bus is $2 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Calais costing on average $52 (€42).
A bus is $398 (€322) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Calais costing on average $449 (€363).
Other travel options to Calais take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 25m.
Bus takes on average 12h 40m.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Calais as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Dover Priory (DVP).
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Norwich International Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Calais by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Calais by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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