How to travel from Oslo to Manchester, United Kingdom
The distance between Oslo and Manchester is around 1,137km (707 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Oslo to Manchester by train, plane, bus and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Manchester → Oslo if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Manchester (MAN).
- Duration2h 45m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost£115($135)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Göteborg Centralstation and then to Hamburg-Altona then take the bus to London Victoria Green Line Station then take the train to Manchester Piccadilly.
- Duration1 day 3h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£235($280)
Multiple operators
Bus
Take the bus to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB then London Victoria Green Line Station and then to Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St.
- Duration1 day 5h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£82($95)
Multiple bus operators
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Kiel Norwegen-Kai then take the train to Osnabrück Hbf, Amsterdam Centraal then London St Pancras Intl and then to Manchester Piccadilly.
- Duration1 day 8h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£495($590)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oslo and Manchester
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Oslo to Manchester by train, plane, bus and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £82 ($95) and will take around 1 day 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £115 ($135).
The distance between Oslo and Manchester is around 1,137km (707 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,064km (661 miles)
It takes around 2h 45m to get from Oslo and Manchester by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Oslo to Manchester is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £115 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Oslo and Manchester is to take the bus which will typically cost around £82 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Oslo and Manchester. We recommend that you take the train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Manchester (MAN). instead which will take 2h 45m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Oslo and Manchester. It typically takes around 1 day 5h and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Oslo to Manchester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB and London Victoria Green Line Station. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 5h.
FlixBus, Union Ivkoni and National Express run regular bus services between Oslo and Manchester. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 1 day 5h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oslo to Manchester. We recommend that you take the train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Manchester (MAN). instead which will take 2h 45m.
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 Oslo to Manchester. We recommend that you take the train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Manchester (MAN). instead which will take 2h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oslo to Manchester is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around £115 ($135).
Compare travel optionsbetween Oslo and Manchester
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 2h 45m | £115($135) | every 30 mins | 1,173km (729 miles) |
| Train to Torp stasjon, Fly | 4hrs | £195($230) | hourly | 1,137km (707 miles) |
Train and Bus | 1 day 3h | £235($280) | 3 times a week | 2,382km (1,480 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 5h | £82($95) | 3 times a week | 2,199km (1,367 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 1 day 8h | £495($590) | once daily | 2,150km (1,336 miles) |
| Bus, Ferry and Train | 1 day 17h | £255($300) | once a week | 2,054km (1,276 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Oslo and Manchester
Train operators
Flytoget
Tågkompaniet
Bus companies
Union Ivkoni
Nor-Way Bussekspress
Vaernes Ekspressen
Airlines
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Loganair
Ferry operators
Color Line AS
Holland Norway Lines
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