How to travel from Paris to Manchester, United Kingdom

The distance between Paris and Manchester is around 745km (463 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Paris to Manchester by train, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to London St Pancras Intl and then to Manchester Piccadilly.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £380($450)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Manchester.

  • Duration14hrs
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £38($45)

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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £210($250)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Paris and Manchester

There are several options for getting from Paris to Manchester by train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £26 ($31) and will take around 14h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £380 ($450).

The distance between Paris and Manchester is around 745km (463 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 604km (375 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Paris and Manchester by train.

The quickest way to get from Paris to Manchester is to take the train which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx £380 ($450).

The cheapest way to travel between Paris and Manchester is to take the bus which will typically cost around £26 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Paris and Manchester. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Paris to Manchester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London St Pancras Intl and Euston station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

Eurostar and Avanti West Coast run train services between Paris and Manchester. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 35m, 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 Paris and Manchester. It typically takes around 14hrs and departs twice a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Paris and Manchester with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice a week and takes 14hrs.

FlixBus, Blablabus and National Express run regular bus services between Paris and Manchester. Buses run twice a week and take around 14hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Paris to Manchester. We recommend that you take the train to London St Pancras Intl and then to Manchester Piccadilly. instead which will take 4h 35m.

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 Paris to Manchester. We recommend that you take the train to London St Pancras Intl and then to Manchester Piccadilly. instead which will take 4h 35m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Paris to Manchester is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around £380 ($450).

How do I get from Paris to Manchester

Compare travel optionsbetween Paris and Manchester

Transport options from Paris to Manchester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 35m
£380($450)
every 4 hours745km (463 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
14hrs
£38($45)
twice a week844km (524 miles)
Bus via London - Victoria Coach Station14h 55m
£26($31)
once daily837km (520 miles)
Car and Ferry
9h 40m
£210($250)
every 2 hours808km (502 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Paris and Manchester

Train operators

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