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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Alès is to bus which costs €60 - €210 and takes 27h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Alès is to fly and train which takes 7h 52m and costs €100 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Alès?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Alès. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Ales via London Victoria, Paris, Parnasse and Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Alès?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Alès. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Ales via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe and Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 49m.

How far is it from Manchester to Alès?

The distance between Manchester and Alès is 1517 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Alès without a car is to train which takes 11h 49m and costs €180 - €750.

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

It takes approximately 11h 49m to get from Manchester to Alès, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Alès bus from?

Manchester to Alès bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Alès train from?

Manchester to Alès train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Alès?

The best way to get from Manchester to Alès is to train which takes 11h 49m and costs €180 - €750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €210 and takes 27h 12m.

Where does the Manchester to Alès bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Manchester and Alès?

Alès is 1h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 7:17 AM in Manchester and 8:17 AM in Alès.

Where does the Manchester to Alès train arrive?

Manchester to Alès train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

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

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Where can I stay near Alès?

There are 459+ hotels available in Alès.

Manchester to Alès - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel

There are 9 ways to get from Manchester to Alès by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, plane, train, train (Eurostar), 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 Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to NimesTgv
4. Take the train from Nimes to AlesTer
11h 49m
€188–745
Bus via Montélimar
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals540 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Montélimar
4. Take the bus from Montelimar Gare Routiere to Aubenas Gare Routiere
5. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Gare routièreE13
28h 36m
€47–212
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris to Nîmes
4. Take the bus from Nimes to Ales
27h 12m
€64–202
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Manchester to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Alès
15h 54m
Fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)MAN - MRS
2. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Nimes
3. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
8h 5m
€92–217
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Bercy to Clermont Ferrand
4. Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to AlesTer
16h 43m
€164–776
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Alès
17h 9m
€251–364
Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)MAN - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Nimes
3. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
7h 52m
€109–278
Fly to Fréjorgues Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)MAN - MPL
2. Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Nimes Pont Du Gard
3. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
10h 19m
€132–293

Manchester to Alès by train and foot

22Weekly Services

11h 49mAverage Duration

€188Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,516.8 km
Duration: 11h 49m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Ales via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Nimes in around 11h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Ales via London Victoria, Paris, Nîmes, Parnasse, Lycee Cci, and Nimes in around 27h 12m.

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