How far is it from Manchester to Channel Tunnel?

The distance between Manchester and Channel Tunnel is 437 km.

How do I travel from Manchester to Channel Tunnel without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Channel Tunnel without a car is to train and travel which takes 4h 29m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Channel Tunnel?

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Manchester to Channel Tunnel, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Channel Tunnel?

There are 304+ hotels available in Channel Tunnel.

Manchester to Channel Tunnel - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to Channel Tunnel by train, unknown, bus, car, car train, or plane

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Train, travel
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1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
3. Walk from Dover Priory to Channel Tunnelunknown
4h 29m
Bus, travel
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. Walk from Dover to Channel Tunnelunknown
8h 45m
Drive, Eurotunnel, travel
1. Drive from Manchester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Walk from Calais-Fréthun to Channel Tunnelunknown
6h 2m
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train, travel
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
3. Walk from Dover Priory to Channel Tunnelunknown
5h 23m
Train, bus, travel
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the bus from Sheffield to Doverbus
3. Walk from Dover to Channel Tunnelunknown
9h 9m
Fly to Southampton Airport, train, travel
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
4. Walk from Dover Priory to Channel Tunnelunknown
6h 20m

Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

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1h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 437.3 km
Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Channel Tunnel, France?

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Channel Tunnel. However, you can take the train to London Euston, walk to London St Pancras Intl, take the train to Dover Priory, then travel to Channel Tunnel. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Channel Tunnel via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dover in around 8h 45m.

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