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 1m.

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 1m and costs €60 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Basque Country?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Basque Country. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián via London Victoria, Dover and Paris, Quai de Bercy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 15m.

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 25m.

How far is it from Manchester to Basque Country?

The distance between Manchester and Basque Country is 1151 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 25m and costs €320 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 5h 1m 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 National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach 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 1m and costs €60 - €180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €320 - €650 and takes 12h 25m, you could also bus via Dover, which costs €100 - €290 and takes 25h 15m.

Where does the Manchester to Basque Country bus arrive?

Manchester to Basque Country bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Manchester and Basque Country?

Basque Country is 1h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 5:32 AM in Manchester and 6:32 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.

Where can I stay near Basque Country?

There are 1733+ 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, 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 1m
€61–173
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 25m
€321–647
Bus via Dover
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 540 / ...
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, Quai de Bercy to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
25h 15m
€106–281
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
€210–866
Fly to San Sebastián Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane MAN - EAS
6h 49m
€89–318
Fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane MAN - BIQ
7h 55m
€84–290
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 540 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Aéroport Orly 4 to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
26h 32m
€138–289
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

40Weekly Services

12h 25mAverage Duration

€321Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Basque Country.

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Distance: 1,151.2 km
Duration: 5h 1m

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

easyJet, Brussels Airlines, 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 25m.

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