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How to get fromSpain to ManchesterBy plane, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, or car ferry

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There are 13 ways to get from Spain to Manchester by plane, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, or car ferry

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  1. Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Manchester Airport

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    1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BCN - MAN
    5h 11m
    £34–192

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyontrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    13h 51m
    £386–643

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St. Pancras Int.train train
    3. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    22h 46m
    £177–328

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Barcelona to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Manchestercar car
    18h 33m

  5. Fly Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Manchester Airport

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane MAD - MAN
    5h 16m
    £39–142

  6. Fly Son Sant Joan Airport to Manchester Airport

    1. Fly from Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane PMI - MAN
    5h 8m
    £37–172

  7. Fly Valencia Airport to Manchester Airport

    1. Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane VLC - MAN
    5h 18m
    £41–202

  8. Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the bus from Donostia / San Sebastián to Airport Loiu Bilbaobus bus
    2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BIO - MAN
    5h 37m
    £63–163

  9. Fly Málaga Airport to Manchester Airport

    1. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane AGP - MAN
    5h 28m
    £39–170

  10. Fly Son Sant Joan Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane PMI - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    6h 10m
    £45–149

  11. Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane BCN - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    7h 6m
    £62–241

  12. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Ghent Dampoortbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gent-Dampoort to Birminghambus bus
    3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    29h 42m
    £111–174

  13. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Barcelona to Calaiscar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Dover to Manchestercar car
    19h 31m
    £245–387

Spain to Manchester by train and foot

Calendar16Weekly Services
Duration13h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£386Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Spain and Manchester, England?

Jet2.com, Vueling Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Manchester Airport (MAN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barcelona-Plaça De Catalunya to Manchester Piccadilly via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 13h 51m.

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