The average train between Manchester and Besançon takes 10h 43m and the fastest train takes 8h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester to Besançon. 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 3 times a day between Manchester and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 8:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Besançon at 5:26 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 10h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly station and arriving at Besancon Viotte station via London Euston station and Paris Nord station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 43m.
Manchester to Besançon train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Besançon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Besancon Viotte station.
The distance between Manchester and Besançon is 906.1 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Besancon Viotte via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 9h 21m.