The average train between Alicante and Manchester takes 33h 12m and the fastest train takes 28h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Alicante to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Alicante and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 9:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alicante is at 4:37 PM which arrives into Manchester at 8:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 33h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Alicante to Manchester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Alicante to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Alicante station and arriving at Manchester station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 12m.
Alicante to Manchester train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.
Alicante to Manchester train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Alicante to Manchester train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, TGV inOui and 2 other operators.
The distance between Alicante and Manchester is 1,688.4 km. The road distance is 2,401 km.
You can take a train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Manchester Piccadilly via Barcelona-Sants, Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 20h 16m.