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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Crete is to fly which costs €55 - €250 and takes 6h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Crete is to fly which takes 6h 30m and costs €55 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Crete?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Crete. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Coach Station and arriving at Heraklion via Bucharest and Thessaloniki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.

How far is it from Manchester to Crete?

The distance between Manchester and Crete is 2948 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Crete without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 2 days 2h and costs €130 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Manchester to Crete, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Crete bus from?

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

Where does the Manchester to Crete bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Manchester and Crete?

Crete is 2h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 7:33 AM in Manchester and 9:33 AM in Crete.

Where can I stay near Crete?

There are 2522+ hotels available in Crete.

Manchester to Crete - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Manchester to Crete by plane, bus, busferry, or 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 Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
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1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)MAN - HER
6h 30m
€59–247
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Coach Station to Bucharest Obor
2. Take the bus from Bucharest to Thessaloniki
3. Take the busferry from Thessaloniki to Heraklion
2d 2h
€132–194
Fly Manchester Airport to Chania International Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)MAN - CHQ
7h 4m
€135–436
Fly Manchester Airport to Sitia Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Sitia Airport (JSH)MAN - JSH
21h 9m
€103–336
Train to Liverpool, fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)LPL - HER
7h 25m
€80–267
Train, bus, bus and ferry via Sankt Pölten
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 l'Est to St Pölten HauptbahnhofNj
4. Take the bus from Sankt Pölten to Kumanovo
5. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station
6. Take the busferry from Thessaloniki to Heraklion
2d 6h
€336–1,011
Train, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Liege-GuilleminsIce
4. Take the bus from Liege Gare des Guillemins to Tirana
5. Take the busferry from Tirana to Heraklion Port
2d 7h
Train, bus, bus and ferry #2
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 bus from Paris Nord to Tirana
4. Take the busferry from Tirana to Heraklion Port
2d 19h
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Manchester Piccadilly to Timisoara
2. Take the bus from Timișoara, Gara Timisoara Nord to Thessaloniki
3. Take the busferry from Thessaloniki to Heraklion
3d 3h
€184–375

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) flights

7Weekly Planes

5h 22mAverage Duration

€55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,948 km
Duration: 6h 30m

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

Jet2.com, easyJet, and three other airlines fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) once daily.

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