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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Spa is to bus and train which costs €45 - €80 and takes 15h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Spa is to fly and train which takes 6h 11m and costs €80 - €210.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Spa?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Spa. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Spa-Géronstère via London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles-Midi and Verviers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.

How far is it from Manchester to Spa?

The distance between Manchester and Spa is 808 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Spa without a car is to train which takes 7h 51m and costs €130 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from Manchester to Spa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Spa train from?

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

What is the time difference between Manchester and Spa?

Spa is 1h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 4:05 AM in Manchester and 5:05 AM in Spa.

Where does the Manchester to Spa train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Spa?

There are 1663+ hotels available in Spa.

Manchester to Spa - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel

There are 10 ways to get from Manchester to Spa by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, plane, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Verviers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
7h 51m
€139–514
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Verviers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
15h 15m
€49–78
Bus, train via London
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 540 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Verviers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
14h 55m
€58–107
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Manchester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Spacar
9h 10m
Fly Manchester Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAN - BRU
2. Take the train from Louvain to Verviers-Centraltrain
6h 11m
€82–210
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 Spacar
10h 22m
€151–227
Fly Manchester Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MAN - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain
7h 25m
€101–277
Fly Manchester Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane MAN - CRL
2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Liège Rue du Plan Inclinedbus
7h 4m
€53–150
Fly Manchester Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MAN - CGN
2. Take the train from Koeln-Ehrenfeld to Aachen Hbftrain
7h 2m
€66–188
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BHX - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain
8h 57m
€113–430

Manchester to Spa by train and foot

56Weekly Services

7h 51mAverage Duration

€139Cheapest Price

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Distance: 808.4 km
Duration: 7h 51m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Spa, Belgium?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Spa-Géronstère via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles-Midi, and Verviers-Central in around 7h 51m.

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