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How to get fromZurich to Manchesterby plane, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, train (Eurostar), or car ferry

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There are 9 ways to get from Zurich to Manchester by plane, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, train (Eurostar), or car ferry

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  1. Fly Zurich Airport to Manchester Airport

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    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane ZRH - MAN
    4h 33m
    £67–189

  2. Train via Offenburg

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain train Ic3 / ...
    2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain train 12 / ...
    3. Take the train from Offenburg to Paris Esttrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    5. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    12h 9m
    £317–633

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Zürich to Luxembourgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon to London Victoria Green Line Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    21h 34m
    £88–149

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Zurich to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Manchestercar car
    14h 1m
    £287–371

  5. Train to Basel, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain train
    2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BSL - MAN
    5h 43m
    £84–256

  6. Fly Zurich Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane ZRH - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    6h 42m
    £104–251

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Esttrain train
    3. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    4. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    13h 22m
    £299–605

  8. Bus via Ghent

    1. Take the bus from Zurich to Gentbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    28h 20m

  9. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Zurich 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
    14h 56m
    £195–310

Zurich to Manchester by train and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£317Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 644.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Manchester, England?

easyJet, Swiss, and three other airlines fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Manchester Airport (MAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich HB to Manchester Piccadilly via Basel SBB, Offenburg, Paris Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 12h 9m.

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