How to travel from Manchester to Warsaw, Poland
The distance between Manchester and Warsaw is around 1,598km (993 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Manchester to Warsaw by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Warsaw → Manchester if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Liverpool South Parkway, Fly
Take the train to Liverpool South Parkway then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Warsaw Chopin (WAW).
- Duration3h 35m
- Flight time2h 25m
- Typical costPLN 750($155)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to London Euston, Amsterdam Centraal, Berlin Hbf then Rzepin and then to Warszawa Centralna.
- Duration18h 55m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical costPLN 2,545($525)
Multiple train operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to London Euston then take the bus to Warszawa.
- Duration1 day 5h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costPLN 820($170)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Dover then take a ferry to Dunkirk then drive to Warsaw.
- Duration19h 20m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical costPLN 2,195($455)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Manchester and Warsaw
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Manchester to Warsaw by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around PLN 455 ($95) and will take around 2 days 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately PLN 750 ($155).
The distance between Manchester and Warsaw is around 1,598km (993 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,560km (970 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Manchester and Warsaw by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Manchester to Warsaw is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx PLN 750 ($155).
The cheapest way to travel between Manchester and Warsaw is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around PLN 455 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Manchester and Warsaw. It typically takes around 18h 55m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Manchester to Warsaw. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Amsterdam Centraal, Berlin Hbf and Rzepin. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 18h 55m.
Avanti West Coast, Eurostar, Dutch Railways, Deutsche Bahn, Austrian Railways (ÖBB) and PKP Intercity run train services between Manchester and Warsaw. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 18h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Manchester and Warsaw. We recommend that you take the train to Liverpool South Parkway then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Warsaw Chopin (WAW). instead which will take 3h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Manchester to Warsaw. We recommend that you fly from Manchester (MAN) to Warsaw Modlin (WMI) then take the train to Warszawa Centralna peron 4. instead which will take 3h 40m.
The closest major airport to Warsaw is Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) (WAW) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Warsaw. Lublin Airport (LUZ) (LUZ) and Ignacy Jan Paderewski Airport (BZG) (BZG) 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 Warsaw. We recommend that you fly from Manchester (MAN) to Warsaw Modlin (WMI) then take the train to Warszawa Centralna peron 4. instead which will take 3h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Manchester to Warsaw is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around PLN 515 ($105).
Compare travel optionsbetween Manchester and Warsaw
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Liverpool South Parkway, Fly + 4 similar | 3h 35m | PLN 750($155) | hourly | 1,665km (1,034 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 3h 40m | PLN 515($105) | every 30 mins | 1,598km (993 miles) |
| Train to Liverpool South Parkway, plane | 3h 60m | PLN 595($125) | hourly | 1,671km (1,039 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4hrs | PLN 825($170) | hourly | 1,614km (1,003 miles) |
| Train to Milton Keynes Central, Fly | 5h 30m | PLN 805($165) | hourly | 1,725km (1,072 miles) |
Train | 18h 55m | PLN 2,545($525) | 5 times a week | 2,074km (1,289 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 5h | PLN 820($170) | 4 times a week | 2,276km (1,414 miles) |
| Train to Sheffield, bus | 2 days 3h | PLN 455($95) | twice a week | 2,368km (1,471 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 19h 20m | PLN 2,195($455) | every 2 hours | 1,959km (1,217 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Manchester and Warsaw
Ferry operators
DFDS Seaways
Train operators
East Midlands Railways
Eurostar
Bus companies
Autokar Polska
Eurobus SK
Ecolines
Airports near Warsaw
The following major airports near Warsaw offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Poland and internationally.
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)
- Distance
- 7km (4 miles) from Warsaw
Lublin Airport (LUZ)
- Distance
- 161km (100 miles) from Warsaw
Ignacy Jan Paderewski Airport (BZG)
- Distance
- 226km (140 miles) from Warsaw