How to travel from Marseille to Manchester, United Kingdom

The distance between Marseille and Manchester is around 1,280km (796 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Marseille to Manchester by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Marseille (MRS) to Manchester (MAN).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £95($115)
Operated byRyanair+ 4 others

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon then London St Pancras Intl and then to Manchester Piccadilly.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £490($580)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Manchester.

  • Duration24h 20m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £72($85)

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Dunkirk then take a ferry to Dover then drive to Manchester.

  • Duration16h 40m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £330($390)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marseille and Manchester

There are several options for getting from Marseille to Manchester by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £48 ($57) and will take around 24h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £95 ($115).

The distance between Marseille and Manchester is around 1,280km (796 miles).

It takes around 8hrs to get from Marseille and Manchester by train.

The quickest way to get from Marseille to Manchester is to fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £95 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Marseille and Manchester is to take the bus which will typically cost around £48 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Marseille and Manchester. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Marseille to Manchester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare du Nord, London St Pancras Intl and Euston station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

TGV inOui, SNCF, Eurostar and Avanti West Coast run train services between Marseille and Manchester. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 8hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Marseille and Manchester. It typically takes around 24h 20m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Marseille to Manchester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 24h 20m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and National Express run regular bus services between Marseille and Manchester. Buses run twice a week and take around 24h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Marseille and Manchester. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and arrive at Manchester (MAN). The flight takes around 2h 10m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Marseille and Manchester with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 10m.

Ryanair, Ryanair UK, Air France, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa and Vueling Airlines fly between Marseille and Manchester. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and and arrive into Manchester (MAN). These flights usually take around 2h 10m.

The flight from Marseille to Manchester typically takes around 2h 10m. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and and arrive into Manchester (MAN).

The closest major airport to Manchester is Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Manchester. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Marseille to Manchester. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon then London St Pancras Intl and then to Manchester Piccadilly. instead which will take 8hrs.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marseille to Manchester is to take the train which takes, on average, 8hrs and will usually cost around £490 ($580).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Marseille and Manchester

Transport options from Marseille to Manchester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 55m
£95($115)
5 times a day1,280km (796 miles)
Plane and Train6h 25m
£150($180)
5 times a day2,603km (1,617 miles)
Train
8hrs
£490($580)
every 4 hours1,495km (929 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
24h 20m
£72($85)
twice a week1,621km (1,008 miles)
Bus via Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine24h 25m
£48($57)
4 times a week1,621km (1,007 miles)
Car and Ferry
16h 40m
£330($390)
every 2 hours1,589km (987 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Marseille and Manchester

Ferry operators

Airports near Manchester

The following major airports near Manchester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Manchester
LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
43km (27 miles) from Manchester
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
58km (36 miles) from Manchester