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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Basque Country is to bus which costs €30 - €280 and takes 25h 32m.

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 4h 59m and costs €60 - €160.

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 Shudehill Interchange and arriving at San Sebastian / Donostia via London Victoria and Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 32m.

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 42m.

How far is it from Manchester to Basque Country?

The distance between Manchester and Basque Country is 1149 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 42m and costs €170 - €750.

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m 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 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 4h 59m and costs €60 - €160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €170 - €750 and takes 12h 42m, you could also bus, which costs €30 - €280 and takes 25h 32m.

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 9:23 AM in Manchester and 10:23 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 Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Basque Country?

There are 1624+ 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 Manchester Airport to Bilbao Airport
best
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)MAN - BIO
4h 59m
€64–159
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 to San Sebastian / Donostia
25h 32m
€31–274
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 HendayeTgv
12h 42m
€177–709
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Plymouth
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santander
3. Drive from Santander to Donostia / San Sebastián
27h 10m
€183–858
Train to Liverpool, fly to Bilbao Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)LPL - BIO
8h 26m
€70–249
Fly Manchester Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)MAN - BIQ
2. Take the bus from Biarritz to San Sebastian / Donostia
8h 1m
€83–250
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Southampton Central
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Santander
3. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
44h 2m
€93–436
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Manchester to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Donostia / San Sebastián
16h 2m

Manchester to Basque Country by train, foot, and subway

38Weekly Services

12h 42mAverage Duration

€177Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,148.8 km
Duration: 4h 59m

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

easyJet, Air France, and two other airlines fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) 5 times a day. 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 42m.

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