There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Ydes by train, bus, car, car train, car ferry or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
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Train
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Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston
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Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nord
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Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Limoges Benedictins
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Take the train from Limoges Benedictins to Ussel
Cheapest
Bus
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Take the bus from Manchester to Paris
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Take the bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Clermont-Ferrand
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Take the bus from Clermont Ferrand to Ydes
Train, bus
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Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston
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Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
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Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part Dieu
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Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Clermont-Ferrand
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Take the bus from Clermont Ferrand to Ydes
Bus, train
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Take the bus from Manchester to Paris
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Take the train from Paris-Bercy to Clermont-Ferrand
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Take the bus from Clermont Ferrand to Ydes
Bus, train via London
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Take the bus from Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St to London Victoria Coach Station
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Take the bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Paris
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Take the train from Paris-Bercy to Clermont-Ferrand
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Take the bus from Clermont Ferrand to Ydes
Drive, Eurotunnel
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Drive from Manchester to Folkestone
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Take the Eurotunnel from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
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Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ydes
Drive, car ferry
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Drive from Manchester to Dover
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Take the car ferry from Dover to Dunkirk
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Drive from Dunkirk to Ydes
Fly, bus
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Fly from Manchester (MAN) to Clermont-Ferrand (CFE)
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Take the bus from Clermont Ferrand to Ydes
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- Health pass is required for long-distance travel by plane, train or coach, as well as in some public venues
- Nationwide control measures in place
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Ydes is 800 130 000.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Ydes is recommended.
The social distance requirement in Ydes is 1 metre.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Ydes is to bus which costs £50 - £75 and takes 25h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Ydes is to fly and bus. Taking this option will cost £120 - £600 and takes 9h 48m.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Ydes. However, there are services departing from Manchester and arriving at Ydes via Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine, Maison de la Culture and Clermont Ferrand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 9m.
The distance between Manchester and Ydes is 965 km.
The best way to get from Manchester to Ydes without a car is to train which takes 13h 27m and costs £270 - £750.
It takes approximately 13h 27m to get from Manchester to Ydes, including transfers.
Manchester to Ydes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester station.
The best way to get from Manchester to Ydes is to train which takes 13h 27m and costs £270 - £750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £75 and takes 25h 9m.
There is no direct flight from Manchester Airport to Clermont-Ferrand Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 35m and has one stopover.
Manchester to Ydes bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Ydes station.
- Distance: 965.3 km
- Duration: 13h 27m
What companies run services between Manchester, England and Ydes, France?
You can take a train from Manchester to Ydes via London Euston, Euston station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare de Lyon, Paris Austerlitz, Limoges Benedictins, and Ussel in around 13h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester to Ydes via Paris, Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine, Clermont-Ferrand, Maison de la Culture, Gare SNCF, and Clermont Ferrand in around 25h 9m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Manchester to Clermont-Ferrand via Amsterdam Schiphol, Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €170 - €700
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Manchester to Clermont-Ferrand via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €250 - €1800
- Phone
- 0344 556 5650
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €80 - €280
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
- Anytime Day Single
- €80 - €110
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- €210 - €280
Rome2rio's guide to Eurostar
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €110 - €350
- Website
- Eurostar
- Business Premier
- €310 - €350
- Standard
- €110 - €140
- Standard Premier
- €160 - €210
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €350
- Website
- Eurostar
- Business Premier
- €300 - €350
- Standard
- €100 - €130
- Standard Premier
- €150 - €190
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France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Paris Austerlitz to Limoges Benedictins
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45 - €90
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €45 - €70
- Rail 1st Class
- €60 - €90
Train from Limoges Benedictins to Ussel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14 - €35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €14 - €21
- Rail 1st Class
- €23 - €35
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Clermont Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €26 - €55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €26 - €40
- Rail 1st Class
- €35 - €55
Train from Paris Bercy to Clermont Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45 - €95
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €45 - €70
- Rail 1st Class
- €65 - €95
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €110 - €150
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €110 - €130
- 1st Class
- €130 - €150
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Clermont-Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €70 - €130
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Paris-Bercy to Clermont-Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €130 - €230
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- eurotunnel.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Eurotunnel
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Bus from Clermont Ferrand to Ydes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14 - €20
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- info@postauto.ch
- Website
- postauto.ch
Bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Ydes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8 - €12
- Website
- Swiss PostAuto
- Schedules at
- SBB
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Manchester to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40 - €50
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25 - €31
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Paris to Clermont-Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21 - €26
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
National Express Coaches are a quick and convenient way of travelling around the UK. Over 550 National Express coaches run on Britain's roads every day, serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express Coaches carry around 19 million passenger journeys every year. For added convenience, National Express operate coach services to all major UK airports 24 hours per day, and is on its way to being 100% wheelchair accessible. The company also has a 24-hour control centre that receives a GPS signal to update on location, speed and the temperature inside coaches, ensuring the smoothest journey possible.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 08717 818178
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St to London Victoria Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10 - €14
- Website
- National Express
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As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from London - Victoria Coach Station to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16 - €21
- Website
- Blablabus
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Clermont-Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14 - €18
- Website
- Blablabus
- Phone
- +420 542 42 42 42
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Paris Gare de Bercy Seine
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €15 - €21
- Website
- RegioJet
- Phone
- +45 33 42 30 10
- incoming@dfdsseaways.dk
- Website
- dfds.com
Car ferry from Dover to Dunkirk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €95 - €160
- Website
- dfds.co.uk
- Standard Car - Economy
- €99
- Standard Car - Premium
- €158
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Ydes is 1h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 2:53 AM in Manchester and 3:53 AM in Ydes.
KLM and Air France offer flights from Manchester Airport to Clermont-Ferrand Airport.
There are 26+ hotels available in Ydes. Prices start at €100 per night.
The best way to get from Manchester to Manchester Airport is to train which takes 23 min and costs £5 - £17.