There are 11 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- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Nimestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Nimes to Alestrain Ter
11h 11m€332–540Fly to Béziers Cap D'Agde Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Béziers Cap D'Agde Airport (BZR)plane MAN - BZR
- Take the train from Agde to Nimestrain
- Take the train from Nimes to Alestrain
8h 5m€81–304Bus
- Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris to Nîmesbus
- Take the bus from Nimes to Alesbus
27h 20m€112–199Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Manchester to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Alèscar
15h 53m€351–465Fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane MAN - MRS
- Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Nimestrain
- Take the train from Nimes to Alestrain
7h 43m€87–234Train via Brussels
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Nimestrain Trn
- Take the train from Nimes to Alestrain Ter
12h 24m€372–620Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Manchester to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Alèscar
16h 58m€247–422Fly to Fréjorgues Airport, train
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane MAN - MPL
- Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Nimes Pont Du Gardtrain
- Take the train from Nimes to Alestrain
7h 23m€100–276Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MAN - LYS
- Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Nimestrain
- Take the train from Nimes to Alestrain
7h 20m€117–267Fly to Carcassonne Airport, train
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Carcassonne Airport (CCF)plane MAN - CCF
- Take the train from Carcassonne to Nimestrain
- Take the train from Nimes to Alestrain
9h€88–363Fly to Alpes–Isère Airport, train
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Alpes–Isère Airport (GNB)plane MAN - GNB
- Take the train from Grenoble to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain
- Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Nimestrain
- Take the train from Nimes to Alestrain
8h 55m€97–557
Manchester to Alès by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Alès is to fly and train which costs €85 - €240 and takes 7h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Alès is to fly and train which takes 7h 20m and costs €110 - €270.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Alès. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Ales via London Victoria, Paris, Parnasse and Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 20m.
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 11m.
The distance between Manchester and Alès is 1517 km.
The best way to get from Manchester to Alès without a car is to train which takes 11h 11m and costs €330 - €550.
It takes approximately 11h 11m to get from Manchester to Alès, including transfers.
Manchester to Alès bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Manchester to Alès train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Manchester to Alès is to train which takes 11h 11m and costs €330 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €200 and takes 27h 20m.
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 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Ales via London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Paris, Nîmes, Parnasse, Lycee Cci, and Nimes in around 27h 20m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Marseille Provence Airport via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Tuesday, Saturday, Monday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €70–320
Flights from Manchester Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Friday, Sunday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €75–330
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris to Nîmes
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.fr
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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Booking & Getting There
Manchester to Alès bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.
Alès is 1h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 10:52 AM in Manchester and 11:52 AM in Alès.
Manchester to Alès train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
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