Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Taormina?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Taormina. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Taormina - Via Luigi Pirandello via Birmingham, Brussels-North train station, Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Catania via Archimede. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Taormina?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Taormina. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Taormina-Giardini via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Marne La Vallee Chessy and Milano P.Garibaldi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 31m.

How far is it from Manchester to Taormina?

The distance between Manchester and Taormina is 2284 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Taormina without a car is to train which takes 34h 11m and costs .

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

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

Where do I catch the Manchester to Taormina bus from?

Manchester to Taormina bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Taormina train from?

Manchester to Taormina train services, operated by Virgin West Coast Trains, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Taormina?

The best way to get from Manchester to Taormina is to train which takes 34h 11m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 47h 15m.

Where does the Manchester to Taormina bus arrive?

Manchester to Taormina bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

What is the time difference between Manchester and Taormina?

Taormina is 1h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 2:53 AM in Manchester and 3:53 AM in Taormina.

Where does the Manchester to Taormina train arrive?

Manchester to Taormina train services, operated by Virgin West Coast Trains, arrive at London Euston station.

How do I get a train ticket from Manchester to Taormina?

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Where can I stay near Taormina?

There are 3205+ hotels available in Taormina.

Manchester to Taormina - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Taormina by plane, train, or bus

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, train
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1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane MAN - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain
7h 7m
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 Gare De Lyon to Milano P.Garibalditrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Milano P.Garibaldi to Taormina-Giardinitrain
34h 11m
Bus
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 bus from Brussels-North train station to Milanbus
4. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Cataniabus
5. Take the bus from Catania via Archimede to Taormina - Via Luigi Pirandellobus
47h 15m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane BHX - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain
8h 43m
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane LGW - CTA
4. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain
9h 35m
Train via Turin
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 Gare De Lyon to Torino Porta Nuovatrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Torino Porta Nuova to Taormina-Giardinitrain
34h 25m
Train via Lille
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Marne La Vallee Chessytrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to Milano P.Garibalditrain Tgv
5. Take the train from Milano P.Garibaldi to Taormina-Giardinitrain
34h 31m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 540 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Naples - Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Napoli to Messinabus
5. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain Re / ...
2d 1h

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

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Distance: 2,284.4 km
Duration: 7h 7m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Taormina, Italy?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Taormina-Giardini via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare de l'Est, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Milano P.Garibaldi in around 34h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Taormina - Via Luigi Pirandello via Birmingham Coach Station, Birmingham, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Brussels-North train station, Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Catania, and Catania via Archimede in around 47h 15m.

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