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How to get fromMadrid to Manchesterby plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo, TGV, Eurostar), car, car ferry, bus, train or car train

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There are 9 ways to get from Madrid to Manchester by plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo, TGV, Eurostar), car, car ferry, bus, train, or car train

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  1. Fly to Manchester Airport

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    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane MAD - MAN
    5h 9m
    £31–128

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain train Ave
    2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain train
    3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    5. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    18h 8m
    £195–718

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Madrid to Santandercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Plymouth to Manchestercar car
    29h 50m
    £183–777

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Paris, Quai de Bercybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 540 / ...
    31h 5m
    £59–187

  5. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane MAD - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    6h 4m
    £60–187

  6. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane MAD - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    7h 17m
    £53–197

  7. Bus via Tours

    1. Take the bus from Madrid - South Station to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tours Parking Peupliers to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris Bercy Seine Bus Stop to London Victoriabus bus
    4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 540 / ...
    35h 10m

  8. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Santandertrain train Alv / ...
    2. Take the car ferry from Santander to Portsmouth International Portcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Winchestertrain train
    4. Take the train from Winchester to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    41h 26m
    £183–619

  9. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Madrid to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Manchestercar car
    20h 36m

Madrid to Manchester by train and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£195Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Manchester, England?

Iberia, easyJet, and three other airlines fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Manchester Airport (MAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Manchester Piccadilly via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 18h 8m.

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