How to travel from Stockholm to Manchester, United Kingdom
The distance between Stockholm and Manchester is around 1,470km (913 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 10m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Stockholm to Manchester by plane, train and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Manchester → Stockholm if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Stockholm (ARN) to Manchester (MAN).
- Duration3h 10m
- Flight time2h 30m
- Typical cost£275($325)
+ 6 others3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB then London Victoria Green Line Station and then to Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St.
- Duration1 day 6h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£86($100)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to København H and then to Hamburg Hbf then take the bus to London Victoria Green Line Station then take the train to Manchester Piccadilly.
- Duration22h 35m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£210($250)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stockholm and Manchester
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Stockholm to Manchester by plane, train and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £86 ($100) and will take around 1 day 6h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £275 ($325).
The distance between Stockholm and Manchester is around 1,470km (913 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,401km (871 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Stockholm and Manchester by plane.
The quickest way to get from Stockholm to Manchester is to fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £275 ($325).
The cheapest way to travel between Stockholm and Manchester is to take the bus which will typically cost around £86 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Stockholm and Manchester. We recommend that you fly from Stockholm (ARN) to Manchester (MAN). instead which will take 3h 10m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Stockholm and Manchester. It typically takes around 1 day 6h and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Stockholm 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 6h.
FlixBus, Union Ivkoni, National Express and Vy Buss run regular bus services between Stockholm and Manchester. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 1 day 6h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Stockholm and Manchester. Flights depart from Stockholm (ARN) and arrive at Manchester (MAN). The flight takes around 2h 30m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Stockholm and Manchester with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 30m.
Scandinavian Airlines, Norwegian Air International, KLM, Ryanair, Lufthansa, British Airways and Swiss Airways fly between Stockholm and Manchester. Flights depart from Stockholm (ARN) and and arrive into Manchester (MAN). These flights usually take around 2h 30m.
The flight from Stockholm to Manchester typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Stockholm (ARN) 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 Stockholm to Manchester. We recommend that you fly from Stockholm (ARN) to Manchester (MAN). instead which will take 3h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stockholm to Manchester is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around £275 ($325).
Compare travel optionsbetween Stockholm and Manchester
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 3h 10m | £275($325) | every 30 mins | 1,470km (913 miles) |
| Fly to Manchester (MAN) | 4h 15m | £190($225) | hourly | 1,828km (1,136 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 5hrs | £180($210) | hourly | 1,635km (1,016 miles) |
| Fly to Leeds Bradford (LBA), Train | 5h 15m | £220($260) | hourly | 1,740km (1,081 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 6h | £86($100) | 3 times a week | 2,263km (1,406 miles) |
| Bus via Copenhagen Ingerslevsgade | 1 day 16h | £185($215) | once a week | 2,674km (1,662 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 22h 35m | £210($250) | 3 times a week | 2,346km (1,458 miles) |
| Train to Hamburg Hbf, bus | 1 day 2h | £155($185) | 3 times a week | 2,185km (1,358 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Stockholm and Manchester
Airlines
Norwegian Air International
Train operators
Snälltåget
Bus companies
Union Ivkoni
Vy Buss
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