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Compare train, bus, and flight for Manchester to Stockholm
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Stockholm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of €173 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.4 - 3.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €173, while a train costs an average of €543.
Distance: 870 miles (1401 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
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€173 Average price Cheapest | €217 Average price | €543 Average price | €161 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 11m Average total duration Fastest 3h 11m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 43h 30m Average total duration 43h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 26h 13m Average total duration 25h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 25h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
4.2 - 8.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 3.5kg 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 Stockholm:
A flight is €44 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Stockholm costing on average €217.
A flight is €370 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Stockholm costing on average €543.
Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:
Train takes on average 26h 13m.
Bus takes on average 43h 30m.
You'll arrive about 22h 7m sooner (3h 11m by flight vs 25h 18m by car). Tickets start at around €173 compared to roughly €161 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.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Stockholm
How to get from Manchester to Stockholm by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Stockholm is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
D844708:25 PM2h20Manchester Airport11:45 PMStockholm Arlanda Airport€1611One-way0 transfers
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D844708:25 PM2h20Manchester Airport11:45 PMStockholm Arlanda Airport€1611One-way0 transfers
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D844708:25 PM2h20Manchester Airport11:45 PMStockholm Arlanda Airport€1611One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:30 PM49h00Manchester, Shudehill Interchange5:30 PMStockholm, Cityterminalen€2271One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus2:50 AM51h00Manchester, Shudehill Interchange6:50 AMStockholm, Cityterminalen€2401One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus12:20 AM53h30Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East6:50 AMStockholm, Cityterminalen€2521One-way3 transfers
DY1349 · DY8046:10 PM13h30Manchester Airport8:40 AMStockholm Arlanda Airport€1731One-way1 transfer
SK4608 · SK88412:45 PM4h00Manchester Airport5:45 PMStockholm Arlanda Airport€1941One-way1 transfer
SK4608 · SK148812:45 PM8h20Manchester Airport10:05 PMStockholm Arlanda Airport€1941One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Stockholm:
A flight is €44 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Stockholm costing on average €217.
A flight is €370 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Stockholm costing on average €543.
Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:
Train takes on average 26h 13m.
Bus takes on average 43h 30m.
- Around 83 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Stockholm 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 Stockholm Arlanda Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East and arrive in Stockholm, Cityterminalen.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Stockholm by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Stockholm by train.
- Travel with Sas Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle, KLM, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines to go to Stockholm by flight.
- 1 direct flights per day with Sas Airways.
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