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How to get fromManchester to Freetownby plane, ferry, taxi, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Manchester to Freetown by plane, ferry, taxi, or train

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  1. Fly Manchester Airport to Conakry, ferry

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    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Conakry (CKY)plane plane MAN - CKY
    2. Take the ferry from Kaloum to Aberdeenferry ferry
    15h 20m
    $316–1,281

  2. Fly Manchester Airport to Freetown-Lungi International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Freetown-Lungi International Airport (FNA)plane plane MAN - FNA
    2. Take the taxi from Freetown-Lungi International Airport (FNA) to Freetowntaxi taxi
    15h 52m
    $544–1,458

  3. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Conakry, ferry

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Conakry (CKY)plane plane BHX - CKY
    3. Take the ferry from Kaloum to Aberdeenferry ferry
    18h 55m
    $352–1,300

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Freetown-Lungi International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Freetown-Lungi International Airport (FNA)plane plane LHR - FNA
    3. Take the taxi from Freetown-Lungi International Airport (FNA) to Freetowntaxi taxi
    17h 54m
    $690–1,814

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Conakry (CKY) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration11h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$215Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,127.3 km
  • Duration: 15h 20m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Freetown, Sierra Leone?

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Freetown. However, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Conakry (CKY), take the taxi to Kaloum, then take the ferry to Aberdeen. Alternatively, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Freetown-Lungi International Airport (FNA), then take the taxi to Freetown.

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