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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Athens is to bus which costs €75 - €120 and takes 46h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Athens is to fly which takes 7h and costs €65 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Athens. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Coach Station and arriving at Athens via Piata Iancului, Piata Presei and Bucharest Henri Coanda Airport Arrival Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 6m.

How far is it from Manchester to Athens?

The distance between Manchester and Athens is 2687 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Athens without a car is to bus and train which takes 39h 28m and costs €95 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 7h to get from Manchester to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Athens bus from?

Manchester to Athens bus services, operated by Tarsin, depart from Manchester, Coach Station.

Bus or fly from Manchester to Athens?

The best way to get from Manchester to Athens is to fly which takes 7h and costs €65 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €120 and takes 46h 6m.

Where does the Manchester to Athens bus arrive?

Manchester to Athens bus services, operated by Tarsin, arrive at Bucharest Obor station.

What is the time difference between Manchester and Athens?

Athens is 2h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 11:10 AM in Manchester and 1:10 PM in Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12256+ hotels available in Athens.

Manchester to Athens - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Manchester to Athens by plane, bus, 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
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1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane MAN - ATH
7h
€67–275
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Coach Station to Bucharest Oborbus
2. Take the bus from Bucharest to Thessalonikibus
3. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
39h 28m
€99–145
Train, bus via Sankt Pölten
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to St.Poelten Hbftrain Nj
4. Take the bus from Sankt Pölten to Kumanovobus
5. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus
6. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
44h 1m
€282–751
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Manchester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Athenscar
33h 35m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane BHX - ATH
8h 41m
€94–306
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane LHR - ATH
9h 28m
€146–489
Train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane LTN - ATH
9h 36m
€109–381
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
2. Take the bus from Bounds Green Road London to Tiranabus
3. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Athensbus
45h 15m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Coach Station to Bucharest Oborbus
2. Take the bus from Bucharest Henri Coanda Airport Arrival Terminal to Athensbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 7
46h 6m
€79–112
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the bus from Sheffield to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
3. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Athensbus
2d 9h
€166–304
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Athenscar
34h 42m
€610–954

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

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Distance: 2,686.6 km
Duration: 7h

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Athens, Greece?

easyJet, Jet2.com, and two other airlines fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Athens International Airport (ATH) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Coach Station to Athens via Bucharest Obor, Piata Iancului, Piata Presei, Aeroport Henri Coanda Sosiri, and Bucharest Henri Coanda Airport Arrival Terminal in around 46h 6m.

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