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 $50 - $250 and takes 5h 49m.

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 49m and costs $50 - $250.

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 Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Riga, Bus Station via London Victoria and Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 45m.

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 which takes 31h 51m and costs $260 - $1,100.

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

It takes approximately 5h 49m 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 Shudehill Interchange station.

Bus or fly from Manchester to Riga?

The best way to get from Manchester to Riga is to fly which takes 5h 49m and costs $50 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $420 and takes 43h 45m.

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 1:57 AM in Manchester and 3:57 AM in Riga.

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 1885+ 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, 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)MAN - RIX
5h 49m
$53–247
Train, bus via Berlin
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf79
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to S Spandau Bhf19 / ...
5. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Riga, Bus Station
31h 51m
$266–1,085
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Manchester to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Riga
28h 32m
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Leeds
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Riga International Airport (RIX)LBA - RIX
7h 10m
$95–199
Train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Riga International Airport (RIX)LPL - RIX
9h 36m
$85–291
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraal
3. Take the bus from Rotterdam Centraal to Rīgas SAO
42h 49m
$190–741
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof
3. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Riga, Bus Station
43h 45m
$146–419
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 Riga
29h 40m
$478–727

Manchester to Riga by train, foot, and bus

16Weekly Services

31h 51mAverage Duration

$266Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,727.9 km
Duration: 5h 49m

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

Ryanair, Ryanair UK, and two other airlines fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Riga International Airport (RIX) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Riga, Bus Station via London Victoria and Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof in around 43h 45m.

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