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Compare train, bus, and flight for Manchester to Florence
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.5 - 3.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $29, and a train costs an average of $556.
Distance: 907 miles (1461 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$135 Average price Cheapest | $154 Average price | $654 Average price | $375 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 57m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 31h 35m Average total duration 31h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 22h 43m Average total duration 22h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
4.4 - 8.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - 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 Manchester to Florence:
A flight is $19 (€15) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Florence costing on average $154 (€124).
A flight is $519 (€420) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Florence costing on average $654 (€529).
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Train takes on average 22h 13m.
Bus takes on average 31h 5m.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Florence
How to get from Manchester to Florence by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Florence is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus2:50 AM45h10Manchester, Shudehill Interchange1:00 AMFirenze, Piazzale Montelungo$1741One-way3 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus2:50 AM45h10Manchester, Shudehill Interchange1:00 AMFirenze, Piazzale Montelungo$1741One-way3 transfers
Fastest
FR 22425:45 PM2h20Manchester Airport9:05 PMBologna Airport$2101One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus12:20 AM43h40Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East9:00 PMFlorence, Guidoni Tram T2$2991One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus12:20 AM45h40Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East11:00 PMFirenze, Piazzale Montelungo$3001One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:59 PM42h36Manchester, Shudehill Interchange7:35 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)$3071One-way2 transfers
- FR 56244:55 PM2h25Manchester Airport8:20 PMPisa International Airport$1891One-way0 transfers
VY8749 · VY60018:55 PM10h30Manchester Airport8:25 AMFlorence Peretola Airport$2981One-way1 transfer
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InterCityNotte 796+Regionale 182503:50 PM12h38Manchester Airport5:28 AMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$3291One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Florence:
A flight is $19 (€15) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Florence costing on average $154 (€124).
A flight is $519 (€420) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Florence costing on average $654 (€529).
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Train takes on average 22h 13m.
Bus takes on average 31h 5m.
- Around 50 flights per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Florence as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Florence Peretola Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence).
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Florence by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Florence by bus.
- Travel with Ryanair, Malta Air, KLM Cityhopper, BA Cityflyer, Helvetic Airways, Air France to go to Florence by flight.
- 1 direct flights per day with Malta Air.
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