What is the cheapest way to get from Calais to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Manchester is to bus via Calais which costs £18 - £35 and takes 13h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Calais to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Calais to Manchester is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs £85 - £550.

Is there a direct bus between Calais and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

How far is it from Calais to Manchester?

The distance between Calais and Manchester is 414 miles.

How do I travel from Calais to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Calais to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs £85 - £550.

How long does it take to get from Calais to Manchester?

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Calais to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Manchester bus from?

Calais to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Calais station.

Where do I catch the Calais to Manchester train from?

Calais to Manchester train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.

Train or bus from Calais to Manchester?

The best way to get from Calais to Manchester is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs £85 - £550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £65 and takes 9h 1m.

Where does the Calais to Manchester bus arrive?

Calais to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Calais and Manchester?

Manchester is 1h behind Calais. It is currently 12:33 AM in Calais and 11:33 PM in Manchester.

Where does the Calais to Manchester train arrive?

Calais to Manchester train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.

How do I get a train ticket from Calais to Manchester?

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3454+ hotels available in Manchester.

Calais to Manchester - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, Eurotunnel, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Calais to Manchester by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car train, car, plane, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille FlandresTer
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly
6h 19m
£87–524
Bus via Calais
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester, Shudehill InterchangeUk023 / ...
13h 10m
£18–34
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria700 / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester PiccadillyLondon Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
6h 52m
£49–210
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonele shuttle
2. Drive from Folkestone to Manchester
5h 43m
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BRU - MAN
6h 35m
£87–244
Bus
1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria700 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Station540 / ...
9h 1m
£20–62
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
2. Drive from Port of Dover to Manchester
6h 34m
£97–132
Train, bus to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Amiens
2. Take the bus from Gare routière to Aéroport
3. Fly from Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BVA - MAN
7h 39m
£64–168
Train, train to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Charleroi-Central
3. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)CRL - MAN
7h 48m
£61–167
Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
3. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Manchester Airport (MAN)CDG - MAN
6h 33m
£70–235

Calais to Manchester by train, tram, and foot

79Weekly Services

6h 19mAverage Duration

£87Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Calais to Manchester.

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Distance: 411.9 mi
Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Calais, France and Manchester, England?

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Manchester Piccadilly via Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais to Manchester Central Coach Station via London Victoria in around 9h 1m.

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