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Trip Overview

The train between Manchester and Bologna takes 24h 33m. The train runs, on average, once a week from Manchester to Bologna. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

24h 33m
Duration
1,846 km
Distance
€647
Average price
Once a week
Frequency

Manchester to Bologna train times

Trains run once a week between Manchester and Bologna. The service departs Manchester at 6:31 AM in the morning, which arrives into Bologna at 08:04:00. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 24h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostarTrenitaliaTrenitalia Frecce24h 33m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Bologna? 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.

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  • Distance: 1,845.6 km
  • Duration: 24h 33m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Bologna, Italy?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bologna Centrale via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, and Torino Porta Susa in around 15h 31m.

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