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 45m.

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 14m and costs $100 - $370.

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, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Dimitrovgrad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 32m.

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 45m and costs $45 - $75.

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

It takes approximately 7h 14m 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 7:56 PM in Manchester and 9:56 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 740+ hotels available in Plovdiv.

Manchester to Plovdiv - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

There are 13 ways to get from Manchester to Plovdiv by plane, 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 Plovdiv Airport
best
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Plovdiv Airport (PDV)plane MAN - PDV
7h 14m
$104–363
Bus, night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Coach Station to Bucharest Oborbus
2. Take the night train from Bucharest to Dimitrovgradnighttrain
3. Take the train from Dimitrovgrad to Plovdivtrain 492
29h 45m
$46–72
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 Dimitrovgradnighttrain
6. Take the train from Dimitrovgrad to Plovdivtrain 492
46h 32m
$478–1,249
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Manchester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Plovdivcar
27h 22m
Fly Manchester Airport to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane MAN - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontiumbus
8h 28m
$101–246
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BHX - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontiumbus
10h 4m
$97–333
Train to Liverpool, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane LPL - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontiumbus
9h 15m
$107–280
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Plovdiv Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Plovdiv Airport (PDV)plane LTN - PDV
10h
$95–410
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane LTN - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontiumbus
11h 14m
$102–323
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Plovdiv Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Plovdiv Airport (PDV)plane STN - PDV
10h 11m
$139–602
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the bus from Sheffield to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
3. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Plovdiv Bus Station Southbus
2d
$158–320
Bus and ferry, night train, train
1. Take the busferry from Manchester Piccadilly to Bucharestbusferry
2. Take the night train from Bucharest to Stara Zagoranighttrain
3. Take the train from Stara Zagora to Plovdivtrain
3d
$93–228
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 Plovdivcar
28h 29m
$558–827

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

4Weekly Planes

5h 37mAverage Duration

$98Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,394.3 km
Duration: 7h 14m

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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