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Compare train, bus, and flight for Manchester to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.5 - 3.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $33, and a train costs an average of $699.
Distance: 905 miles (1457 km)
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$159 Average price Cheapest | $190 Average price | $699 Average price | $284 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 34h 8m Average total duration 33h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 24h 46m Average total duration 24h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
4.4 - 8.7kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.6kg 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 Madrid:
A flight is $31 (€25) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Madrid costing on average $190 (€154).
A flight is $540 (€437) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Madrid costing on average $699 (€566).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 24h 16m.
Bus takes on average 33h 38m.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Madrid
How to get from Manchester to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Madrid is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
U220496:00 AM2h40Manchester Airport9:40 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$1821One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- U220496:00 AM2h40Manchester Airport9:40 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$1821One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FR 31872:30 PM2h35Manchester Airport6:05 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$3731One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus12:20 AM36h00Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East1:20 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$3261One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:00 PM39h15Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East10:15 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$3431One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:40 PM39h35Manchester, Shudehill Interchange10:15 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$3431One-way3 transfers
KL1038 · KL15018:50 PM11h40Manchester Airport9:30 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$2391One-way1 transfer
LH2501 · LH180410:35 AM6h05Manchester Airport5:40 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$2981One-way1 transfer
LH4087 · LH41627:00 AM6h10Manchester Airport2:10 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$2981One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Madrid:
A flight is $31 (€25) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Madrid costing on average $190 (€154).
A flight is $540 (€437) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Madrid costing on average $699 (€566).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 24h 16m.
Bus takes on average 33h 38m.
- Around 65 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Madrid 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 Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with Ryanair, Iberia, Iberia Express, easyJet, KLM, Brussels Airlines, Vueling, Air France, Lufthansa, Pascan Aviation, British Airways, TAP Portugal to go to Madrid by flight.
- 3 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Iberia, Iberia Express, easyJet.
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