The average train between France and Manchester takes 5h 42m and the fastest train takes 4h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from France 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 every 4 hours between France and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from France is at 8:54 PM which arrives into Manchester at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Gare du Nord and take an average of 5h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 19m • 2 changes


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3h 55m • 2 changes


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3h 56m • 2 changes


4h 17m • 2 changes


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Want to know about travelling from France 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 France to Manchester. However, there are services departing from France station and arriving at Manchester station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
France to Manchester train services, operated by RATP Metro, depart from Paris Nord station.
France to Manchester train services, operated by RATP Metro, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
The distance between France and Manchester is 819.2 km. The road distance is 748 km.
You can take a subway from Cité to Manchester Piccadilly via Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 6h.