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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Sofia is to bus which costs $50 - $70 and takes 32h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Sofia is to fly which takes 6h 27m and costs $80 - $190.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Sofia?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Sofia station. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Coach Station and arriving at Sofia Central Bus Station via Bd. Garii Obor, Piata Unirii 1 and Bucharest Gară Filaret. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Sofia?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Sofia Sever via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Gorna Oryahovitsa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 54m.

How far is it from Manchester to Sofia?

The distance between Manchester and Sofia is 2262 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Sofia without a car is to bus which takes 32h 54m and costs $50 - $70.

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

It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Manchester to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Sofia bus from?

Manchester to Sofia bus services, operated by Tarsin, depart from Manchester, Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Sofia train from?

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

Bus or fly from Manchester to Sofia?

The best way to get from Manchester to Sofia is to fly which takes 6h 27m and costs $80 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $70 and takes 32h 54m.

Where does the Manchester to Sofia bus arrive?

Manchester to Sofia bus services, operated by Tarsin, arrive at Bucharest Obor station.

What is the time difference between Manchester and Sofia?

Sofia is 2h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 1:35 PM in Manchester and 3:35 PM in Sofia.

Where does the Manchester to Sofia train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 2061+ hotels available in Sofia.

Manchester to Sofia - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 10 ways to get from Manchester to Sofia by plane, bus, train, night train, car, car 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 from Manchester Airport
best
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)MAN - SOF
6h 27m
$84–188
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Coach Station to Bucharest Obor
2. Take the bus from Bucharest Gară Filaret to Sofia Central Bus Station
32h 54m
$54–70
Train, night train
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 night train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Wien HbfNj
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nord347
5. Take the night train from Bucharest to Gorna Oryahovitsa
6. Take the train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Sofia Sever461 / ...
47h 54m
$491–1,313
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Manchester to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Sofia
26h 2m
Train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Sofia Airport (SOF)LPL - SOF
7h 9m
$100–262
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Sofia Airport (SOF)BHX - SOF
7h 59m
$101–377
Train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Milton Keynes Central
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)LTN - SOF
9h 2m
$94–306
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 Conradstraat to Sofia Serdica Bus Stop
41h 2m
$235–767
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Manchester Piccadilly to Motru
2. Take the bus from Motru to Drobeta-Turnu Severin
3. Take the bus from Drobeta-Turnu Severin to Sofia
2d 4h
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 Sofia
27h 9m
$528–777

Manchester to Sofia by train, foot, and bus

2Weekly Services

41h 2mAverage Duration

$235Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,262.4 km
Duration: 6h 27m

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

easyJet, Lufthansa City, and Lufthansa fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Sofia Airport (SOF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Coach Station to Sofia Central Bus Station via Bucharest Obor, Bd. Garii Obor, Piata Unirii 1, Soseaua Viilor, and Bucharest Gară Filaret in around 32h 54m.

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