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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Riga is to fly which costs $65 - $240 and takes 5h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Riga is to fly which takes 5h 25m and costs $65 - $240.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Riga?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Riga station. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Riga, Bus Station via London Victoria and Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Riga?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Riga. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Riga-Pasazieru via London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles-Midi, St.Poelten Hbf, Warszawa Wschodnia and Vilnius. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 58m.

How far is it from Manchester to Riga?

The distance between Manchester and Riga is 1728 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Riga without a car is to train and bus via Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) which takes 33h 15m and costs $490 - $1,100.

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Manchester to Riga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Riga bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Manchester to Riga train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Riga?

The best way to get from Manchester to Riga is to fly which takes 5h 25m and costs $65 - $240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $650 - $1,300 and takes 43h 58m, you could also bus, which costs $210 - $370 and takes 43h 25m.

Where does the Manchester to Riga bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Manchester and Riga?

Riga is 2h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 9:41 PM in Manchester and 11:41 PM in Riga.

Where does the Manchester to Riga train arrive?

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Riga?

There are 2037+ hotels available in Riga.

Manchester to Riga - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Riga by plane, train, bus, train (Eurostar), car, car train, 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 from Manchester Airport
best
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane MAN - RIX
5h 25m
$65–240
Train, bus via Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
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 train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhoftrain 10 / ...
5. Take the bus from Berlin Airport BER to Riga, Bus Stationbus
33h 15m
$491–1,008
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 train from Bruxelles-Midi to St.Poelten Hbftrain Nj
4. Take the train from St.Poelten Hbf to Warszawa Wschodniatrain Ic
5. Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotistrain
6. Take the train from Vilnius to Riga-Pasazierutrain 889
43h 58m
$648–1,285
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Manchester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rigacar
28h 50m
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane LBA - RIX
7h 14m
$71–368
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the bus from Rotterdam Centraal to Rīgas SAObus
39h 14m
$283–534
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus
3. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Riga, Bus Stationbus
43h 25m
$211–362
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 Rigacar
30h 3m
$446–732

Manchester to Riga by train, foot, and bus

14Weekly Services

33h 15mAverage Duration

$491Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Riga.

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Distance: 1,727.9 km
Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Riga, Latvia?

Ryanair, Scandinavian Airlines, and Air Baltic fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Riga International Airport (RIX) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Riga-Pasazieru via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles-Midi, St.Poelten Hbf, Warszawa Wschodnia, and Vilnius in around 43h 58m.

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