How to travel from Athens to Manchester, United Kingdom
The distance between Athens and Manchester is around 2,686km (1,669 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 15m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Athens to Manchester by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Manchester → Athens if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Athens (ATH) to Manchester (MAN).
- Duration5h 15m
- Flight time4h 15m
- Typical cost£150($180)
+ 8 others3 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Sofia then take a ferry to London Victoria Station then take the bus to Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St.
- Duration2 days 1h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost£200($235)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Praha and then to Sheffield then take the train to Manchester Piccadilly.
- Duration3 days 2h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£130($155)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Dunkirk then take a ferry to Dover then drive to Manchester.
- Duration1 day 9h
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical cost£685($810)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Athens and Manchester
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Athens to Manchester by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £90 ($105) and will take around 2 days 20h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £150 ($180).
The distance between Athens and Manchester is around 2,686km (1,669 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,626km (1,631 miles)
It takes around 5h 15m to get from Athens and Manchester by plane.
The quickest way to get from Athens to Manchester is to fly which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx £150 ($180).
The cheapest way to travel between Athens and Manchester is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £90 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Athens and Manchester. We recommend that you fly from Athens (ATH) to Manchester (MAN). instead which will take 5h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Athens and Manchester. We recommend that you fly from Athens (ATH) to Manchester (MAN). instead which will take 5h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Athens and Manchester. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) and arrive at Manchester (MAN). The flight takes around 4h 15m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Athens and Manchester with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 4h 15m.
easyJet, Jet2.com, Aegean Airlines, Lufthansa, British Airways, Austrian Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines, Ryanair and KLM fly between Athens and Manchester. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) and and arrive into Manchester (MAN). These flights usually take around 4h 15m.
The flight from Athens to Manchester typically takes around 4h 15m. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) 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 Athens to Manchester. We recommend that you fly from Athens (ATH) to Manchester (MAN). instead which will take 5h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Athens to Manchester is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around £150 ($180).
Compare travel optionsbetween Athens and Manchester
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 5h 15m | £150($180) | every 30 mins | 2,686km (1,669 miles) |
| Fly to Liverpool (LPL), Train | 6h 30m | £140($165) | hourly | 2,782km (1,729 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 6h 40m | £155($185) | hourly | 2,734km (1,699 miles) |
| Fly to Leeds Bradford (LBA), Train | 7hrs | £265($315) | hourly | 2,763km (1,717 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 2 days 1h | £200($235) | twice a week | 3,673km (2,282 miles) |
| Bus to Szeged, ferry | 2 days 20h | £90($105) | 3 times a week | 3,704km (2,301 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 3 days 2h | £130($155) | once a week | 3,764km (2,339 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 1 day 20h | £260($305) | twice a week | 3,690km (2,293 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 9h | £685($810) | every 2 hours | 3,453km (2,146 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Athens and Manchester
Airlines
Jet2.com
Aegean Airlines
Bus companies
Georg
Tourist Service Holding AD
FP Travel
Volan
Train operators
East Midlands Railways
Eurotunnel
Ferry operators
Balkan Horn
Transmarian
DFDS Seaways
Airports near Manchester
The following major airports near Manchester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Manchester Airport (MAN)
- Distance
- 13km (8 miles) from Manchester
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
- Distance
- 43km (27 miles) from Manchester
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
- Distance
- 58km (36 miles) from Manchester