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.
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 from Marseille (MRS) to Manchester (MAN).
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Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon then London St Pancras Intl and then to Manchester Piccadilly.
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Take the bus to Paris and then to Manchester.
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Drive to Dunkirk then take a ferry to Dover then drive to Manchester.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 2h 55m | £95($115) | 5 times a day | 1,280km (796 miles) |
Plane and Train | 6h 25m | £150($180) | 5 times a day | 2,603km (1,617 miles) |
Train | 8hrs | £490($580) | every 4 hours | 1,495km (929 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 24h 20m | £72($85) | twice a week | 1,621km (1,008 miles) |
Bus via Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine | 24h 25m | £48($57) | 4 times a week | 1,621km (1,007 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 16h 40m | £330($390) | every 2 hours | 1,589km (987 miles) |
Eurostar
Eurotunnel
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The following major airports near Manchester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.