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

The cheapest way to get from Plovdiv to Manchester is to train and night train and bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 29h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Plovdiv to Manchester is to bus and fly which takes 7h 54m and costs £50 - £140.

Is there a direct train between Plovdiv and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Plovdiv to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Plovdiv and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Dimitrovgrad, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 31m.

How far is it from Plovdiv to Manchester?

The distance between Plovdiv and Manchester is 1490 miles.

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

The best way to get from Plovdiv to Manchester without a car is to train and night train and bus which takes 29h 47m and costs £35 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 7h 54m to get from Plovdiv to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Plovdiv to Manchester train from?

Plovdiv to Manchester train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Plovdiv station.

What is the time difference between Plovdiv and Manchester?

Manchester is 2h behind Plovdiv. It is currently 1:50 AM in Plovdiv and 11:50 PM in Manchester.

Where does the Plovdiv to Manchester train arrive?

Plovdiv to Manchester train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Dimitrovgrad station.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3634+ hotels available in Manchester.

Plovdiv to Manchester - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane

There are 10 ways to get from Plovdiv to Manchester by bus, plane, 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.

Bus to Sofia Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Plovdiv North Bus and Coach Station to Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stopbus
2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOF - MAN
7h 54m
£53–136
Train, night train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Plovdiv to Dimitrovgradtrain
2. Take the night train from Dimitrovgrad to Bucharestnighttrain
3. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Manchester, Coach Stationbus
29h 47m
£38–60
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Plovdiv to Dimitrovgradtrain
2. Take the night train from Dimitrovgrad to Bucharestnighttrain
3. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
4. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midinighttrain Nj
5. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
6. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
46h 31m
£296–525
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Plovdiv to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Manchestercar
27h 16m
Bus to Sofia Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Plovdiv North Bus and Coach Station to Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stopbus
2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Liverpool (LPL)plane SOF - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
8h 52m
£66–203
Bus to Sofia Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Plovdiv North Bus and Coach Station to Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stopbus
2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane SOF - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
9h 52m
£85–258
Fly Plovdiv Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Plovdiv Airport (PDV) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane PDV - STN
2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
9h 20m
£144–358
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Sheffieldbus
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
47h 26m
£139–275
Train, night train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Plovdiv to Stara Zagoratrain
2. Take the night train from Stara Zagora to Bucharestnighttrain
3. Take the busferry from Bucharest to Manchester Piccadillybusferry
3d
£71–172
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Plovdiv to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Manchestercar
28h 22m
£391–599

Sofia Airport (SOF) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,481.6 mi
Duration: 7h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Plovdiv to Manchester. However, you can take the bus to Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop, walk to Sofia Airport (SOF) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, then take the train to Manchester Piccadilly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Plovdiv to Manchester, Coach Station via Dimitrovgrad, Dimitrovgrad, Bucharest North, Gara de Nord, Gara Obor, and Bucharest Obor in around 29h 47m.

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