How to travel from Manchester to Helsinki, Finland
The distance between Manchester and Helsinki is around 1,850km (1,149 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 40m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Manchester to Helsinki by plane, ferry, train and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Helsinki → Manchester if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Manchester (MAN) to Helsinki (HEL).
- Duration3h 40m
- Flight time2h 50m
- Typical cost€355($355)
Finnair
+ 5 others1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then Prague ÚAN Florenc and then to Tallinn Bus Station then take a ferry to Helsinki.
- Duration2 days 7h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€210($210)
Multiple operators
Train, Bus and Ferry
Take the train to London Euston then take the bus to Łomża and then to Tallinn Bus Station then take a ferry to Helsinki.
- Duration1 day 23h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€270($270)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Manchester and Helsinki
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Manchester to Helsinki by plane, ferry, train and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €210 ($210) and will take around 2 days 7h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €355 ($355).
The distance between Manchester and Helsinki is around 1,850km (1,149 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,797km (1,117 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Manchester and Helsinki by plane.
The quickest way to get from Manchester to Helsinki is to fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €355 ($355).
The cheapest way to travel between Manchester and Helsinki is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €210 ($210) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Manchester and Helsinki. We recommend that you fly from Manchester (MAN) to Helsinki (HEL). instead which will take 3h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Manchester and Helsinki. We recommend that you fly from Manchester (MAN) to Helsinki (HEL). instead which will take 3h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Manchester and Helsinki. Flights depart from Manchester (MAN) and arrive at Helsinki (HEL). The flight takes around 2h 50m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Manchester and Helsinki with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 50m.
Finnair, Ryanair, KLM, Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines and Norwegian Air International fly between Manchester and Helsinki. Flights depart from Manchester (MAN) and and arrive into Helsinki (HEL). These flights usually take around 2h 50m.
The flight from Manchester to Helsinki typically takes around 2h 50m. Flights depart from Manchester (MAN) and and arrive into Helsinki (HEL).
The closest major airport to Helsinki is Helsinki Airport (HEL) (HEL) which is approximately 17km (10 miles) from Helsinki. Turku Airport (TKU) (TKU) and Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP) (TMP) 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 Manchester to Helsinki. We recommend that you fly from Manchester (MAN) to Helsinki (HEL). instead which will take 3h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Manchester to Helsinki is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €355 ($355).
Compare travel optionsbetween Manchester and Helsinki
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 3h 40m | €355($355) | every 30 mins | 1,850km (1,149 miles) |
| Plane and Ferry | 6h 15m | €345($345) | hourly | 2,015km (1,252 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 2 days 7h | €210($210) | once daily | 3,632km (2,257 miles) |
Train, Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 1 day 23h | €270($270) | 4 times a week | 3,348km (2,080 miles) |
| Train to Sheffield, bus and ferry | 3 days | €210($210) | twice a week | 3,719km (2,311 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Manchester and Helsinki
Airlines
Finnair
Bus companies
Autokar Polska
Eurobus SK
Train operators
East Midlands Railways
Eurotunnel
Ferry operators
Tallink
Viking Line
Airports near Helsinki
The following major airports near Helsinki offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.
Helsinki Airport (HEL)
- Distance
- 17km (10 miles) from Helsinki
Turku Airport (TKU)
- Distance
- 152km (94 miles) from Helsinki
Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP)
- Distance
- 157km (97 miles) from Helsinki