What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Basque Country?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Basque Country is to fly which costs €60 - €180 and takes 5h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Basque Country?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Basque Country is to fly which takes 5h 43m and costs €60 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Basque Country?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Basque Country. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at San Sebastian / Donostia via London Victoria, Dover and Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Basque Country?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Basque Country. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Amara-Donostia via London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Hendaia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 26m.

How far is it from Manchester to Basque Country?

The distance between Manchester and Basque Country is 1148 km.

How do I travel from Manchester to Basque Country without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Basque Country without a car is to train which takes 12h 26m and costs €350 - €650.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Basque Country?

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Manchester to Basque Country, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Basque Country bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Manchester to Basque Country train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Basque Country?

The best way to get from Manchester to Basque Country is to fly which takes 5h 43m and costs €60 - €180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €350 - €650 and takes 12h 26m, you could also bus, which costs €85 - €240 and takes 25h 54m.

Where does the Manchester to Basque Country bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Manchester and Basque Country?

Basque Country is 1h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 1:16 AM in Manchester and 2:16 AM in Basque Country.

Where does the Manchester to Basque Country train arrive?

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

How do I get a bus ticket from Manchester to Basque Country?

Book your Manchester to Basque Country bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Basque Country?

There are 1758+ hotels available in Basque Country.

Manchester to Basque Country - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Basque Country by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car ferry, train, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Bilbao Airport
best
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane MAN - BIO
5h 43m
€61–174
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Hendayetrain Tgv
12h 26m
€350–650
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
4. Take the bus from Paris to San Sebastian / Donostiabus
25h 54m
€88–231
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Plymouthcar
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry
3. Drive from Santander to Donostia / San Sebastiáncar
27h 13m
€209–859
Fly to San Sebastián Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane MAN - EAS
6h 52m
€99–308
Fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane MAN - BIQ
7h 48m
€81–332
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Santandercarferry
3. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
43h 52m
€239–824
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Manchester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Donostia / San Sebastiáncar
16h 11m

Manchester to Basque Country by train, foot, and subway

39Weekly Services

12h 26mAverage Duration

€350Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Basque Country.

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Distance: 1,148.4 km
Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Basque Country, Spain?

easyJet, Aer Lingus, and four other airlines fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Amara-Donostia via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Hendaye, and Hendaia in around 12h 26m.

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