Travel Information
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 $36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 18m. 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 $36, and a train costs an average of $789.
Distance: 1162 miles (1871 km)
Compare flight with
Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$176 Average price Cheapest | $265 Average price | $789 Average price | $292 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 18m Average total duration Fastest 3h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 42h 3m Average total duration 41h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 29h 57m Average total duration 29h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 26h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
5.6 - 11.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.9 - 4.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Málaga:
A flight is $88 (€71) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Málaga costing on average $265 (€213).
A flight is $612 (€493) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Málaga costing on average $789 (€635).
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Train takes on average 29h 27m.
Bus takes on average 41h 33m.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Málaga
How to get from Manchester to Málaga by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Málaga is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FR 32088:25 PM3h00Manchester Airport12:25 AMMalaga Airport$481One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FR 32088:25 PM3h00Manchester Airport12:25 AMMalaga Airport$481One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FR 32088:25 PM3h00Manchester Airport12:25 AMMalaga Airport$481One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:59 PM64h46Manchester, Shudehill Interchange5:45 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$3851One-way3 transfers
LS8098:15 AM3h05Manchester Airport12:20 PMMalaga Airport$1691One-way0 transfers
VY8749 · VY21258:55 PM14h20Manchester Airport12:15 PMMalaga Airport$1851One-way1 transfer
VY8747 · VY211310:00 AM13h10Manchester Airport12:10 AMMalaga Airport$2051One-way1 transfer
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
May 31
Jun 01
Jun 02
Jun 03
Jun 04
Jun 05
Jun 06
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
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.

This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Málaga:
A flight is $88 (€71) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Málaga costing on average $265 (€213).
A flight is $612 (€493) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Málaga costing on average $789 (€635).
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Train takes on average 29h 27m.
Bus takes on average 41h 33m.
- Around 56 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Málaga 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 Malaga Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Malaga, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2.com, Vueling to go to Málaga by flight.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Málaga by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Málaga by bus.
Travelling from Manchester to Málaga: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
