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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Pleven is to bus and night train and train which costs $55 - $75 and takes 28h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Pleven is to fly and shuttle which takes 9h 34m and costs $250 - $480.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Pleven?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Pleven. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Pleven via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Gorna Oryahovitsa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 14m.

How far is it from Manchester to Pleven?

The distance between Manchester and Pleven is 2499 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Pleven without a car is to bus and night train and train which takes 28h 29m and costs $55 - $75.

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

It takes approximately 9h 34m to get from Manchester to Pleven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Pleven train from?

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

What is the time difference between Manchester and Pleven?

Pleven is 2h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 4:26 AM in Manchester and 6:26 AM in Pleven.

Where does the Manchester to Pleven train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Pleven?

There are 76+ hotels available in Pleven.

Manchester to Pleven - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, and bus

There are 12 ways to get from Manchester to Pleven by plane, shuttle, bus, night train, train, car, car train, busferry, 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 Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane MAN - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Plevenshuttle
9h 34m
$250–479
Bus, night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Coach Station to Bucharest Oborbus
2. Take the night train from Bucharest to Gorna Oryahovitsanighttrain
3. Take the train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Pleventrain 461 / ...
28h 29m
$55–71
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the night train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Wien Hbfnighttrain Nj
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
5. Take the night train from Bucharest to Gorna Oryahovitsanighttrain
6. Take the train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Pleventrain 461 / ...
45h 14m
$582–1,055
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Manchester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Plevencar
29h 11m
Fly Manchester Airport to Sofia Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane MAN - SOF
2. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Pleventrain
10h 22m
$77–180
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane LBA - OTP
3. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Plevenshuttle
11h 31m
$291–698
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane BHX - OTP
3. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Plevenshuttle
11h 10m
$283–620
Train to Liverpool, fly to Sofia Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane LPL - SOF
3. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Pleventrain
11h 3m
$93–283
Train to Liverpool, fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane LPL - OTP
3. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Plevenshuttle
10h 25m
$261–552
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 540 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharestbus
3. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Pleventrain 461
44h 1m
$242–309
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Manchester Piccadilly to Bucharestbusferry
2. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Pleventrain 461
3d 1h
$117–234
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Plevencar
30h 24m
$515–832

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) flights

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4h 53mAverage Duration

$56Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Pleven.

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Distance: 2,499.3 km
Duration: 9h 34m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Pleven, Bulgaria?

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Pleven. However, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP), walk to Bucharest Otopeni Airport, then take the shuttle to Pleven. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Coach Station to Pleven via Bucharest Obor, Gara Obor, Gara de Nord, Bucharest, Gorna Oryahovitsa, and Gorna Oryahovitsa in around 28h 29m.

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