There are 11 ways to get from Barcelona to Manchester by plane, taxi, train, bus, night bus, car, car train or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi to Girona, fly to Manchester
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Take the taxi from Barcelona to Girona Airport
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Fly from Girona (GRO) to Manchester (MAN)
Fly Barcelona to Liverpool, train
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Fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Liverpool (LPL)
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Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoria
Fly Barcelona to Leeds Bradford, train
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Fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Leeds Bradford (LBA)
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Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Piccadilly
Fly Barcelona to Birmingham, train
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Fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Birmingham (BHX)
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Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly
Train
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Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyon
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Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intl
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Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly
Train via Lyon
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Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieu
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Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Lille Europe
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Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intl
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Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly
Bus
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Take the bus from Barcelona Nord - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy Seine
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Take the bus from Paris to Manchester
Bus, night bus
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Take the bus from Barcelona to Zaragoza
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Take the night bus from Zaragoza to Londres Victoria Coach Station
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Take the bus from Victoria Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
Drive, Eurotunnel
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Drive from Barcelona to Calais-Fréthun
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Take the Eurotunnel from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
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Drive from Folkestone to Manchester
Drive, car ferry
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Drive from Barcelona to Calais
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Take the car ferry from Calais to Dover
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Drive from Dover to Manchester
Barcelona to Manchester by train and walk
The journey time between Barcelona and Manchester is around 12h 54m and covers a distance of around 1140 miles. This includes an average layover time of around 1h 19m. Operated by TGV inOui, Paris RER, Eurostar and others, the Barcelona to Manchester service departs from Barcelona-Sants and arrives in Manchester Piccadilly. Typically 11 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
11
Weekly Services
12h 54m
Average Duration
£312
Cheapest Price
Questions & Answers
What is the most cost-effective way to get from Barcelona to Manchester?
The cost-effective way to get from Barcelona to Manchester is to fly, which costs €40 - €220 and takes 5h 20m.
What is the fastest way to get from Barcelona to Manchester?
The quickest way to get from Barcelona to Manchester is to fly which costs €40 - €220 and takes 5h 20m.
Is there a direct bus between Barcelona and Manchester?
No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona station to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Barcelona Nord - Bus Station and arriving at Manchester via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 15m.
Is there a direct train between Barcelona and Manchester?
No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 54m.
How far is it from Barcelona to Manchester?
The distance between Barcelona and Manchester is 865 miles.
How do I travel from Barcelona to Manchester without a car?
The best way to get from Barcelona to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 12h 54m and costs €350 - €850.
How long does it take to get from Barcelona to Manchester?
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Barcelona to Manchester, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Barcelona to Manchester bus from?
Barcelona to Manchester bus services, operated by Blablabus, depart from Barcelona Nord - Bus Station.
Where do I catch the Barcelona to Manchester train from?
Barcelona to Manchester train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
Train, bus or fly from Barcelona to Manchester?
The best way to get from Barcelona to Manchester is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs €40 - €220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €350 - €850 and takes 12h 54m, you could also bus, which costs €120 - €200 and takes 27h 15m.
Launch map view
- Distance: 865.4 miles
- Duration: 5h 20m
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Manchester, England?
Ryanair, Vueling Airlines and seven other airlines fly from Barcelona to Manchester hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barcelona to Manchester via Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 12h 54m.
Airlines
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Barcelona to Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £30 - £290
Flights from Barcelona to Manchester via Beauvais
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £30 - £290
Flights from Barcelona to Manchester via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £30 - £290
Flights from Girona to Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £50 - £480
Flights from Girona to Manchester via Charleroi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Monday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £50 - £480
Flights from Girona to Manchester via Beauvais
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £50 - £480
Flights from Girona to Manchester via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £50 - £480
Flights from Barcelona to Liverpool
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £50 - £290
Flights from Barcelona to Liverpool via Beauvais
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £50 - £290
Flights from Barcelona to Liverpool via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £50 - £290
Flights from Barcelona to Liverpool via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- £50 - £290
Flights from Barcelona to Liverpool via Milan Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £50 - £290
Flights from Barcelona to Leeds Bradford via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £50 - £300
Flights from Barcelona to Leeds Bradford via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £50 - £300
Flights from Barcelona to Birmingham
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- £50 - £320
Flights from Barcelona to Birmingham via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £50 - £320
Flights from Barcelona to Birmingham via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £50 - £320
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Barcelona to Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £60 - £300
Flights from Barcelona to Manchester via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- £60 - £300
Flights from Barcelona to Liverpool
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Monday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £85 - £350
Flights from Barcelona to Liverpool via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £85 - £350
Flights from Barcelona to Liverpool via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £85 - £350
Flights from Barcelona to Liverpool via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £85 - £350
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Barcelona to Leeds Bradford via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £110 - £470
Flights from Barcelona to Birmingham via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £130 - £550
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Barcelona to Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- £45 - £270
Flights from Barcelona to Manchester via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £140 - £650
Flights from Barcelona to Birmingham
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £70 - £380
- Website
- jet2.com
Flights from Barcelona to Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £75 - £300
Flights from Girona to Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Monday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £110 - £490
Flights from Barcelona to Leeds Bradford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £80 - £600
Flights from Barcelona to Birmingham
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £65 - £420
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Barcelona to Manchester via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £140 - £550
Flights from Barcelona to Birmingham via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- £130 - £550
Flights from Barcelona to Birmingham via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £130 - £550
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Barcelona to Manchester via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £150 - £700
Flights from Barcelona to Birmingham via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £160 - £700
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona to Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45 - £270
Flights from Barcelona to Birmingham
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £70 - £380
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Barcelona to Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- £45 - £260
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Barcelona to Liverpool via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £210 - £900
Train operators
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15 - £28
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- £15 - £23
- Anytime 1st Class
- £20 - £28
Train from Leeds to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20 - £40
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- £20 - £30
- Anytime 1st Class
- £28 - £40
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £6 - £9
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £6 - £9
- Phone
- 0344 736 9123
- customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45 - £130
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £45 - £70
- 1st Class
- £85 - £130
Train Exterior
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Train Exterior
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Train 1st Class Interior
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Train 1st class interior
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Train Standard Class Interior
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Birmingham International
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Manchester Piccadilly
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £28 - £60
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Schedules at
- https://tfw.wales/service-status/timetables
- Anytime Standard
- £28 - £40
- Anytime 1st Class
- £40 - £60
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £140 - £230
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- £140 - £190
- 1st Class
- £170 - £230
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £90 - £150
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- £90 - £120
- 1st Class
- £110 - £150
Rome2Rio's guide to Eurostar
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £100 - £310
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Business Premier
- £270 - £310
- Standard
- £100 - £130
- Standard Premier
- £140 - £180
Train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £75 - £270
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Business Premier
- £220 - £270
- Standard
- £75 - £95
- Standard Premier
- £110 - £150
E320 London-Paris Standard class
Business Traveller
International departures
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Standard (2nd) class seats
The Man in Seat 61...
Exterior of Eurostar
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2nd Class
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The Eurostar through France
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1st Class Interior of Eurostar
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Gare du Nord Entrance
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Eurostar at St Pancras
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London St. Pancras
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- Phone
- 00 44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £65 - £180
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- £65 - £95
- Anytime Single 1st Class
- £120 - £180
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £45 - £65
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +41 848 44 66 88
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Lille-Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £170 - £300
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- eurotunnel.com
Car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.eurotunnel.com/uk/
Bus operators
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Barcelona Nord - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy Seine
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £55 - £85
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Barcelona to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £65 - £95
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Book at
- https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
Bus from Paris to Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £55 - £80
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Book at
- https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
Frequently asked questions
Is there Wi-Fi on FlixBus?
Yes - FlixBus offers free Wi-Fi
Are there power outlets on FlixBus?
Yes
Does FlixBus offer meals or snacks?
Yes - snacks and drinks may be purchased from the driver. Please note, this is not available on all services.
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Barcelona to Zaragoza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35 - £60
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Night bus from Zaragoza to Londres Victoria Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £210 - £310
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
ALSA bus exterior
La Voz de Asturias
ALSA bus interior
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Alsa urban bus
EFE Verde
Alsa urban bus interior
Madridmobilite
Alsa urban bus interior
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Alsa urban bus interior
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Supra Interior
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Capsulandia
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Victoria Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29 - £45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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Ferry operators
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.com
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Calais to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25 - £28
- Website
- Irish Ferries
- Car
- £110 - £130
- On Foot
- £25 - £28
Other operators
- Phone
- 646 039 355
- Website
- taxisaeropuertogirona.com
Taxi from Barcelona to Girona Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Schedules at
- taxisaeropuertogirona.com
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
How long is the flight from Barcelona to Manchester?
The quickest flight from Barcelona Airport to Manchester Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h 30m.
Where does the Barcelona to Manchester bus arrive?
Barcelona to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester station.
What is the time difference between Barcelona and Manchester?
Manchester is 1h behind Barcelona. It is currently 6:16 PM in Barcelona and 5:16 PM in Manchester.
Where does the Barcelona to Manchester train arrive?
Barcelona to Manchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Which airlines fly from Barcelona Airport to Manchester Airport?
Ryanair UK, Jet2.com, Vueling Airlines and five other airlines offer flights from Barcelona Airport to Manchester Airport.
Where can I stay near Manchester?
There are 1794+ hotels available in Manchester. Prices start at £28 per night.
How do I get to Barcelona (BCN) Airport from Barcelona?
The best way to get from Barcelona to Barcelona Airport is to train which takes 25 min and costs €1 - €3.