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Compare train, bus, and flight for Manchester to Málaga
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Málaga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.9 - 4.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €45, and a train costs an average of €667.
Distance: 1162 miles (1871 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train |
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€87 Average price Cheapest | €210 Average price | €667 Average price |
6h 38m Average total duration Fastest 3h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 42h 3m Average total duration 41h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 30h 12m Average total duration 29h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
5.6 - 11.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.9 - 4.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Manchester to Málaga by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Manchester to Málaga is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Málaga
Travel to Málaga 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 Manchester to Málaga.

There are 3 travel options from Manchester to Málaga: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Málaga is by taking a flight with average ticket prices of $40 (€36) compared to other travel options to Málaga:
Taking a flight costs $76 (€69) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $116 (€104) for the same trip.
A flight is $785 (€708) less than a train with an average ticket price of $824 (€744) from Manchester to Málaga.
The quickest way to travel from Manchester to Málaga is by flight, which takes on average 3 h compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 46 h 5 min of travel time.
Taking a train requires on average 29 h 22 min of travel time.
Málaga is approximately 1160 miles (1871 km) away from Manchester.
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Málaga is:
- 5 buses per day.
- 33 flights a day.
- Around 1 train per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Málaga from 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 Manchester to Málaga:
- Flights mostly leave from Manchester Airport and tend to arrive in Malaga Airport.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Manchester to Málaga:
- You can travel to Málaga from Manchester by bus with FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $116 (€104) with FlixBus from Manchester to Málaga.
- You can go to Málaga from Manchester by plane with Ryanair, easyJet, Vueling Airlines, Brussels Airlines or PGA-Portugalia Airlines. You'll see cheap plane tickets for $40 (€36) with Ryanair from Manchester to Málaga on Omio.
- You can travel by train between Manchester and Málaga with Avanti West Coast, and you can find Avanti West Coast Manchester to Málaga tickets for $824 (€744) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Manchester to Málaga with the following travel companies:
- Direct flight available with 1 direct flight per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Málaga as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Málaga from Manchester.
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