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There are 11 ways to get from Athens to Manchester by plane, train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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  1. Fly to Manchester Airport

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    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeATH - MAN
    7h 7m
    £65–254

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Athens to ThessalonikitrainIc
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Bucharestbus
    3. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Manchester, Coach Stationbus
    39h 30m
    £82–122

  3. Train, bus via Vienna

    1. Take the train from Athens to ThessalonikitrainIc
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivybus
    3. Take the train from Bratislava-Petrzalka to Wien MeidlingtrainRjx
    4. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Paris l'EsttrainNj
    5. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras IntltrainEil
    6. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    2d 1h
    £261–901

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Athens to Calais-Fréthuncar
    2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Manchestercar
    33h 18m

  5. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Liverpool (LPL)planeATH - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    10h 47m
    £100–223

  6. Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)planeATH - LBA
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Victoriatrain
    9h 59m
    £115–263

  7. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeATH - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    9h 23m
    £94–223

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Bucharest Henri Coanda Airport Arrival TerminalbusUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3670
    2. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Manchester, Coach Stationbus
    47h 3m
    £68–93

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebus
    2. Take the bus from Tirana to Bounds Green Road Londonbus
    3. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    2d 1h

  10. Bus, train via Prague

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
    2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Sheffieldbus
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    2d 11h
    £138–244

  11. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Athens to Calaiscar
    2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
    3. Drive from Port of Dover to Manchestercar
    34h 20m
    £551–793

Athens to Manchester by train, bus, taxi, and foot

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket£261Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Manchester, England?

easyJet, Jet2.com, and three other airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Manchester Airport (MAN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Manchester, Coach Station via Bucharest Henri Coanda Airport Arrival Terminal, Aeroport Henri Coanda Sosiri, Piata 21 Decembrie 1989, Universitate, Bd. Garii Obor, and Bucharest Obor in around 47h 3m.

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