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How to get fromManchester to Roanneby train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, plane, train, train (Eurostar) or car ferry

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There are 9 ways to get from Manchester to Roanne by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, plane, train, train (Eurostar), or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropetrainEil
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part DieutrainTgv
    4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to RoannetrainTer
    10h 37m
    €159–723

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Parisbus700
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Lyon to Roannebus
    23h 16m
    €43–223

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Manchester to Folkestonecar
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Roannecar
    12h 32m

  4. Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)planeMAN - LYS
    2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Roannetrain
    6h 40m
    €85–212

  5. Train via Paris

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordtrainEil
    3. Take the train from Paris Bercy to NeverstrainTer
    4. Take the train from Nevers to Roannetrain
    11h 45m
    €153–625

  6. Bus via Clermont-Ferrand

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus540 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus700
    3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Clermont-Ferrandbus727
    4. Take the bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Roannebus
    24h 55m
    €67–256

  7. 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 Roannecar
    13h 47m
    €210–303

  8. Fly to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport (CFE)planeMAN - CFE
    2. Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Roannetrain
    9h 4m
    €121–518

  9. Fly to Geneva International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)planeMAN - GVA
    2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
    3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Roannetrain
    9h 31m
    €73–216

Manchester to Roanne by train and foot

Calendar71Weekly Services
Duration10h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket€159Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Roanne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Roanne via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lyon Part Dieu in around 10h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Roanne via London Victoria, Paris, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Lyon - Perrache Bus Station, and Lyon in around 23h 16m.

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