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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Ruse is to bus and drive which costs $50 - $70 and takes 24h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Ruse is to fly and shuttle which takes 7h 39m and costs $180 - $500.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Ruse?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Ruse. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Ruse via London Victoria and Buchurest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Ruse?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Ruse. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Ruse via London St Pancras Intl, Paris l'Est, München Hbf, Wien Westbahnhof and Bucuresti Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 31m.

How far is it from Manchester to Ruse?

The distance between Manchester and Ruse is 2382 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Ruse without a car is to train which takes 40h 31m and costs $480 - $1,300.

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

It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Manchester to Ruse, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Ruse bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Manchester to Ruse train from?

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

Train or bus from Manchester to Ruse?

The best way to get from Manchester to Ruse is to train which takes 40h 31m and costs $480 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $240 and takes 38h 20m.

Where does the Manchester to Ruse bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Manchester and Ruse?

Ruse is 2h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 5:21 AM in Manchester and 7:21 AM in Ruse.

Where does the Manchester to Ruse train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Ruse?

There are 209+ hotels available in Ruse.

Manchester to Ruse - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Manchester to Ruse by plane, shuttle, bus, car, train (Eurostar), car train, 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 Manchester Airport to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane MAN - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruseshuttle
7h 39m
$183–497
Bus, drive
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Coach Station to Bucharest Oborbus
2. Drive from Sos.Pantelimon to Rusecar
24h 14m
$51–66
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris l'Est to München Hbftrain 83
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
5. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
6. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Rusetrain
40h 31m
$487–1,263
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Manchester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rusecar
29h 29m
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane LBA - OTP
3. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruseshuttle
9h 34m
$213–572
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane BHX - OTP
3. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruseshuttle
9h 15m
$212–674
Fly Manchester Airport to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)plane MAN - BBU
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest to Ruseshuttle
10h 53m
$248–502
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane LTN - OTP
3. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruseshuttle
10h 25m
$255–715
Train to Liverpool, fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane LPL - OTP
3. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruseshuttle
8h 26m
$229–501
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharestbus
3. Take the bus from Buchurest to Rusebus
38h 20m
$181–237
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 Rusecar
30h 36m
$548–827

Manchester to Ruse by train and foot

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40h 31mAverage Duration

$487Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,381.8 km
Duration: 7h 39m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Ruse via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris l'Est, München Hbf, Wien Westbahnhof, and Bucuresti Nord in around 40h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Ruse via London Victoria, Bucharest, and Buchurest in around 38h 20m.

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