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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 train, with an average ticket price of $91 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 22m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $91, while a flight costs an average of $553.
Distance: 376 miles (606 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$553 Average price | $91 Average price Cheapest | $102 Average price | $139 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 34m Average total duration 4h 34m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration Fastest 4h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 24m Average total duration 14h 54m 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 train is $11 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Paris costing on average $102 (€85).
A train is $462 (€385) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Paris costing on average $553 (€461).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 34m.
Bus takes on average 15h 24m.
You'll arrive about 4h 35m sooner (4h 34m by flight vs 9h 9m by car). Tickets start at around $553 (€461) compared to roughly $139 (€116) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
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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 flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
U221097:10 PM1h35Manchester Airport9:45 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport$1101One-way0 transfers
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- U221097:10 PM1h35Manchester Airport9:45 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport$1101One-way0 transfers
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FR 37227:45 PM1h20Manchester Airport10:05 PMParis Beauvais Tille Airport$2011One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:30 PM17h20Manchester, Shudehill Interchange10:50 AMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)$1201One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:30 PM18h35Manchester, Shudehill Interchange12:05 PMParis, Porte Maillot$1231One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:59 PM16h51Manchester, Shudehill Interchange5:50 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)$1291One-way1 transfer
- U221051:55 PM1h35Manchester Airport4:30 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport$1291One-way0 transfers
- U2210711:15 AM1h35Manchester Airport1:50 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport$1801One-way0 transfers
AF11695:50 PM1h30Manchester Airport8:20 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport$1901One-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 train is $11 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Paris costing on average $102 (€85).
A train is $462 (€385) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Paris costing on average $553 (€461).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 34m.
Bus takes on average 15h 24m.
- Around 69 flights per day.
- Around 49 trains per day.
- Around 11 buses 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Paris Gare du Nord.
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Paris by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Indigo Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Brussels Airlines, Global Supply Systems, Qatar Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic, Loganair, Helvetic Airways, Malta Air, British Airways, Ryanair, Edelweiss Air, Cityjet, Sas Airways, Swiss, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM, Air France, Air Dolomiti, Luxair, Austrian Airlines, Eastern Airways, Lufthansa, ITA, easyJet to go to Paris by flight.
- Travel with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Eurostar, Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway to go to Paris by train.
- 8 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Ryanair, Air France, easyJet.
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