How to travel from Barcelona to Manchester, United Kingdom

The distance between Barcelona and Manchester is around 1,435km (892 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Barcelona to Manchester by taxi, plane, 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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Taxi and Plane

Take a taxi to Girona Airport then fly from Girona (GRO) to Manchester (MAN).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £190($225)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

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

  • Duration11h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £475($560)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Manchester.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £84($100)

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Cherbourg then take a ferry to Poole then drive to Manchester.

  • Duration21h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £295($350)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Barcelona and Manchester

There are several options for getting from Barcelona to Manchester by taxi, plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £84 ($100) and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £190 ($225).

The distance between Barcelona and Manchester is around 1,435km (892 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,385km (861 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Barcelona and Manchester by taxi and plane.

The quickest way to get from Barcelona to Manchester is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx £190 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Barcelona and Manchester is to take the bus which will typically cost around £84 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Barcelona and Manchester. It typically takes around 11h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Barcelona 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 twice daily and will take a minimum of 11h 25m.

Renfe SNCF, Eurostar and Avanti West Coast run train services between Barcelona and Manchester. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 11h 25m, 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 Barcelona and Manchester. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Barcelona 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 1 day 2h.

FlixBus, Blablabus, ALSA and National Express run regular bus services between Barcelona and Manchester. Buses run twice a week and take around 1 day 2h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Barcelona to Manchester. We recommend that you take a taxi to Girona Airport then fly from Girona (GRO) to Manchester (MAN). instead which will take 3h 40m.

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 Barcelona to Manchester. We recommend that you take a taxi to Girona Airport then fly from Girona (GRO) to Manchester (MAN). instead which will take 3h 40m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Barcelona to Manchester is to take a taxi and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around £190 ($225).

How do I get from Barcelona to Manchester

Compare travel optionsbetween Barcelona and Manchester

Transport options from Barcelona to Manchester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi and Plane
3h 40m
£190($225)
every 30 mins1,435km (892 miles)
Train
11h 25m
£475($560)
twice daily1,830km (1,137 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 2h
£84($100)
twice a week1,875km (1,165 miles)
Bus via Zaragoza1 day 10h
£170($200)
once daily2,407km (1,496 miles)
Car and Ferry
21h 25m
£295($350)
once daily1,830km (1,137 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Barcelona and Manchester

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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