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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Plovdiv is to bus and night train and train which costs $45 - $75 and takes 29h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Plovdiv is to fly which takes 7h 17m and costs $110 - $390.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Plovdiv?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Plovdiv. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Plovdiv via London St Pancras Intl, Paris l'Est, Wien Meidling, Bucharest and Dimitrovgrad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 5m.

How far is it from Manchester to Plovdiv?

The distance between Manchester and Plovdiv is 2394 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Plovdiv without a car is to bus and night train and train which takes 29h 59m and costs $45 - $75.

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

It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Manchester to Plovdiv, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Plovdiv train from?

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

What is the time difference between Manchester and Plovdiv?

Plovdiv is 2h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 1:49 PM in Manchester and 3:49 PM in Plovdiv.

Where does the Manchester to Plovdiv train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Plovdiv?

There are 736+ hotels available in Plovdiv.

Manchester to Plovdiv - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

There are 11 ways to get from Manchester to Plovdiv by plane, bus, night train, train, car, car train, busferry, shuttle, 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 Plovdiv Airport
best
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Plovdiv Airport (PDV)MAN - PDV
7h 17m
$119–383
Bus, night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Coach Station to Bucharest Obor
2. Take the night train from Bucharest to Dimitrovgrad
3. Take the train from Dimitrovgrad to PlovdivRe / ...
29h 59m
$47–74
Train, night 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 l'Est to Wien MeidlingNj
4. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nord347
5. Take the night train from Bucharest to Dimitrovgrad
6. Take the train from Dimitrovgrad to PlovdivRe / ...
47h 5m
$515–1,335
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Manchester to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Plovdiv
27h 15m
Fly Manchester Airport to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)MAN - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontium
8h 36m
$96–186
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Sofia Airport (SOF)BHX - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontium
10h 4m
$132–385
Train to Liverpool, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Sofia Airport (SOF)LPL - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontium
9h 18m
$114–280
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Plovdiv Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Plovdiv Airport (PDV)STN - PDV
10h 13m
$136–667
Bus and ferry, train, shuttle
1. Take the busferry from Manchester, Coach Station to Ploiești
2. Take the train from Ploieşti Sud to Bucharest
3. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest to Plovdiv
2d 10h
$316–551
Bus and ferry, night train, train
1. Take the busferry from Manchester Piccadilly to Bucharest
2. Take the night train from Bucharest to Stara Zagora
3. Take the train from Stara Zagora to PlovdivRe
3d
$94–232
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 Plovdiv
28h 23m
$558–827

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Plovdiv Airport (PDV) flights

4Weekly Planes

5h 37mAverage Duration

$117Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,394.3 km
Duration: 7h 17m

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

Ryanair flies from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Plovdiv Airport (PDV) 4 times a week.

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