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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Lecce is to fly which costs €85 - €230 and takes 6h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Lecce is to fly which takes 6h 39m and costs €85 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Lecce?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Lecce. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Lecce via Birmingham, Dover, Mannheim, Schloss, Ludwigshafen and Metaponto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Lecce?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Lecce. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Lecce via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy and Torino Porta Susa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 29m.

How far is it from Manchester to Lecce?

The distance between Manchester and Lecce is 2130 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Lecce without a car is to train via Lille which takes 23h 29m and costs €310 - €1100.

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

It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Manchester to Lecce, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Lecce bus from?

Manchester to Lecce bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Lecce train from?

Manchester to Lecce train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Lecce?

The best way to get from Manchester to Lecce is to fly which takes 6h 39m and costs €85 - €230. Alternatively, you can train via Lille, which costs €310 - €1100 and takes 23h 29m, you could also bus via Mannheim, which costs €190 - €260 and takes 39h 17m.

Where does the Manchester to Lecce bus arrive?

Manchester to Lecce bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Manchester and Lecce?

Lecce is 1h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 1:54 PM in Manchester and 2:54 PM in Lecce.

Where does the Manchester to Lecce train arrive?

Manchester to Lecce train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

How do I get a train ticket from Manchester to Lecce?

Book your Manchester to Lecce train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Manchester to Lecce?

Book your Manchester to Lecce bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lecce?

There are 2893+ hotels available in Lecce.

Manchester to Lecce - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Manchester to Lecce by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, car train, train, train (Eurostar, Trenitalia), or car ferry

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 Brindisi Airport
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1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)MAN - BDS
6h 39m
€88–223
Train via Lille
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv RoissyTgv
4. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Torino Porta SusaTgv
5. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to LecceFr
23h 29m
€317–1,058
Bus via Mannheim
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall St
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Dover
3. Take the bus from Dover to Mannheim
4. Take the bus from Ludwigshafen to Metaponto
5. Take the bus from Metaponto to Lecce578
39h 17m
€196–255
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Manchester to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lecce
25h 40m
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Brindisi Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)STN - BDS
9h 27m
€142–499
Fly Manchester Airport to Naples Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Naples Airport (NAP)MAN - NAP
2. Take the train from Caserta to Lecce
12h 12m
€90–247
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 Gare De Lyon to Milano CentraleFr
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to LecceFr
25h 57m
€234–846
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Munich central bus station
3. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Taranto
4. Take the bus from Taranto to Lecce570 / ...
2d 1h
€135–372
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Lecce
26h 40m
€421–615

Manchester to Lecce by train and foot

4Weekly Services

23h 29mAverage Duration

€317Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,130.3 km
Duration: 6h 39m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Lecce, Italy?

Ryanair and easyJet fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brindisi Airport (BDS) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lecce via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, and Torino Porta Susa in around 23h 29m.

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