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 34m and costs $180 - $470.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Ruse?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Ruse. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Ruse via London Victoria and Buchurest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 15m.

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 Est, München Hbf, Wien Westbahnhof and Bucuresti Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 33m.

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 33m and costs $750 - $1,400.

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

It takes approximately 7h 34m 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 National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach 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 33m and costs $750 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $290 and takes 38h 15m.

Where does the Manchester to Ruse bus arrive?

Manchester to Ruse bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Manchester and Ruse?

Ruse is 2h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 2:48 AM in Manchester and 4:48 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 19+ 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, train (Eurostar, TGV), 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 from Manchester Airport, 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 34m
$180–469
Bus, drive
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Coach Station to Bucharest Oborbus
2. Drive from Sos.Pantelimon to Rusecar
24h 14m
$50–66
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 Est to Muenchen Hbftrain Tgv
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 461
40h 33m
$786–1,346
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 22m
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly, 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 31m
$220–687
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, 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 10m
$213–607
Train to Liverpool, fly, shuttle
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road 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 25m
$193–541
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 540 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharestbus
3. Take the bus from Buchurest to Rusebus
38h 15m
$214–281
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 35m
$515–817

Manchester to Ruse by train and foot

7Weekly Services

40h 33mAverage Duration

$786Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,381.8 km
Duration: 7h 34m

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 Est, Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, Wien Westbahnhof, and Bucuresti Nord in around 40h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Ruse via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Bucharest, and Buchurest in around 38h 15m.

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