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 $45 - $60 and takes 24h 11m.

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 42m and costs $180 - $490.

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 bus and ferry and train which takes 2 days 8h and costs $45 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Manchester to Ruse, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Manchester and Ruse?

Ruse is 2h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 11:14 AM in Manchester and 1:14 PM in Ruse.

Where can I stay near Ruse?

There are 210+ hotels available in Ruse.

Manchester to Ruse - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Manchester to Ruse by plane, shuttle, bus, car, car train, 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 Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)MAN - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruse
7h 42m
$183–487
Bus, drive
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Coach Station to Bucharest Obor
2. Drive from Sos.Pantelimon to Ruse
24h 11m
$45–59
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Manchester to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ruse
29h 24m
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Leeds
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)LBA - OTP
3. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruse
8h 50m
$230–528
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)BHX - OTP
3. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruse
9h 15m
$214–594
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)MAN - BBU
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest to Ruse
11h 46m
$248–502
Train to Liverpool, fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)LPL - OTP
3. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruse
8h 26m
$180–521
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Manchester, Coach Station to Ploiești
2. Take the train from Ploieşti Sud to Bucharest
3. Take the train from Bucharest to Ruse
2d 8h
$48–172
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 Ruse
30h 30m
$548–827

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) flights

29Weekly Planes

5h 22mAverage Duration

$52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,381.7 km
Duration: 7h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Ruse. However, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP), walk to Bucharest Otopeni Airport, then take the shuttle to Ruse. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Coach Station to Ruse via Bucharest Obor, Gara Obor, and Sos.Pantelimon in around 24h 11m.

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