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Compare bus, train, and flight for Manchester to Paris
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $72. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $72, and a train costs an average of $419.
Distance: 376 miles (606 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$142 Average price | $419 Average price | $113 Average price Cheapest | $143 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration 4h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 29m Average total duration 14h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Paris:
A bus is $29 (€23) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Paris costing on average $142 (€114).
A bus is $306 (€247) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Paris costing on average $419 (€338).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 28m.
Bus takes on average 14h 59m.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Paris
How to get from Manchester to Paris by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Paris is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:20 AM17h15Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East6:35 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)$2331One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:20 AM17h15Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East6:35 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)$2331One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FR 37247:50 PM1h20Manchester Airport10:10 PMParis Beauvais Tille Airport$4631One-way0 transfers
Other options
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Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+90369:34 AM8h28Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)7:02 PMParis Gare du Nord$4931One-way2 transfers- W33948+Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+904612:14 PM8h10Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)9:24 PMParis Gare du Nord$5371One-way2 transfers
- W33893+Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+90329:34 AM7h23Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)5:57 PMParis Gare du Nord$5481One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:50 PM15h55Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East6:45 AMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)$2611One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:50 PM14h55Manchester, Shudehill Interchange6:45 AMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)$2621One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:59 PM17h36Manchester, Shudehill Interchange6:35 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)$2621One-way1 transfer
- U221097:20 PM1h35Manchester Airport9:55 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport$2921One-way0 transfers
- U221139:50 AM1h35Manchester Airport12:25 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport$3181One-way0 transfers
- U2210511:50 AM1h35Manchester Airport2:25 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport$3871One-way0 transfers
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How to Travel from Manchester to Paris
Located over 800km away from Manchester, Paris is an easy to reach destination by road, air and rail. Flying is by far the quickest and simplest traveling option, as it's possible to get an inexpensive direct flight from Manchester Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport that only takes around an hour and a half. Traveling by bus, the journey can take as little as 15 hours, with one or two stops along the one - usually at London Victoria Coach Station. You can also connect via train which usually takes around 4 hours from Manchester Piccadilly, changing at London Euston before heading to Paris Gare Du Nord.
Cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Paris
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Paris is by bus, with fares available for under €25. If traveling to Paris by bus, National Express offer indirect routes from Manchester. Most buses depart every 2-3 hours from Manchester Bus Station, making a stop at either Birmingham Coach Station or London Victoria Coach Station (or both) before heading on to Paris Gallieni Station. The journey, including stops, usually takes around 17 hours.
Fastest way to travel from Manchester to Paris
Several airlines fly directly to Paris from Manchester, from British Airways to Air France. And with the quickest direct flights at 1 hour and 25 minutes long, it's a popular option. Most flights will depart from Manchester Airport (MAN) into the Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Some airlines will stop over in other countries across Europe before landing in the Charles de Gaulle Airport, namely Copenhagen, Madrid, Dusseldorf or Bournemouth - though this can take the journey time up to 23 hours long.
Most popular way to travel from Manchester to Paris
The overall time saving when traveling from Manchester to Paris, means that flying is the most popular way to travel between the two cities. Nevertheless, trains are a popular alternative, with a convenient short change in London. Whilst there are no direct train services to Paris, you can travel to London Euston first from Manchester. 3 trains usually leave every hour, taking just over 2 hours to get there. Once you've arrived in London Euston, take the Victoria or Northern tube line to London St. Pancras International where you can get the Eurostar to Paris Gare Du Nord. This direct train journey will also take just over 2 hours, with 1-2 trains leaving every hour.
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Paris:
A bus is $29 (€23) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Paris costing on average $142 (€114).
A bus is $306 (€247) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Paris costing on average $419 (€338).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 28m.
Bus takes on average 14h 59m.
- Around 70 flights per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Paris as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine).
- Travel with FlixBus, Bee Network to go to Paris by bus.
- Travel with easyJet, Ryanair, Air France, Malta Air, British Airways, Lufthansa, KLM, Swiss, Air Baltic to go to Paris by flight.
- Travel with Eurostar, Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway to go to Paris by train.
- 8 direct flights per day with easyJet, Ryanair, Air France, Malta Air.
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