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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Albi is to bus which costs €40 - €170 and takes 26h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Albi is to fly and train which takes 6h 49m and costs €80 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Albi?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Albi. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Albi Ville via London Victoria, Paris, Quai de Bercy and Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Albi?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Albi. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Albi Ville via London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 34m.

How far is it from Manchester to Albi?

The distance between Manchester and Albi is 1217 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Albi without a car is to train which takes 13h 34m and costs €160 - €750.

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

It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Manchester to Albi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Albi bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Manchester to Albi train from?

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

Train or bus from Manchester to Albi?

The best way to get from Manchester to Albi is to train which takes 13h 34m and costs €160 - €750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €170 and takes 26h 44m.

Where does the Manchester to Albi bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Manchester and Albi?

Albi is 1h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 10:43 AM in Manchester and 11:43 AM in Albi.

Where does the Manchester to Albi train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Albi?

There are 778+ hotels available in Albi.

Manchester to Albi - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 9 ways to get from Manchester to Albi by plane, train, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, night train, 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.

Fly from Manchester Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)MAN - TLS
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Ville
6h 49m
€83–211
Bus
cheapest
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, Quai de Bercy to Toulouse Matabiau
4. Take the bus from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Ville
26h 44m
€44–162
Train
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 Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Toulouse MatabiauTgv
4. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi VilleTer
13h 34m
€167–703
Train, night train
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 night train from Paris Austerlitz to Albi Madeleine
21h 17m
€245–796
Train to Liverpool, fly, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)LPL - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Ville
9h 59m
€104–251
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)LHR - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Ville
9h 13m
€148–575
Bus via Millau
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals540 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Millau
4. Take the bus from MILLAU - Gare Routière / SNCF to ALBI - Hôtel de Police720
27h 38m
€90–226
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Manchester to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Albi
15h 20m
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 Albi
16h 17m
€251–374

Manchester to Albi by train, foot, and subway

49Weekly Services

13h 34mAverage Duration

€167Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,216.6 km
Duration: 6h 49m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Albi Ville via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and Toulouse Matabiau in around 13h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Albi Ville via London Victoria, Paris, Paris, Quai de Bercy, and Toulouse Matabiau in around 26h 44m.

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