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National Museum of Folk Architecture and Life of Ukraine
Open-air museum of traditional Ukrainian life with historic houses, churches and windmills. Excellent for architecture, crafts and relaxed walks.
Cheapest price on 03 Sept
£593
Average ticket price on 03 Sept
£593
Fastest journey on 03 Sept
1 d 20 h 10 m
Average journey duration on 03 Sept
1 d 20 h 10 m
Trains on 03 Sept
1
Distance
2249 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Kyiv is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Kyiv will cost around £593 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £593.
To travel from Manchester to Kyiv you need to make at least 8 changes.


Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Kyiv among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £162 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 44h 40m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £162, while a train costs an average of £573.
Distance: 2249 km
| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£573 Average Price | £162 Average Price Cheapest | £70 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
44h 40m Average total duration Fastest 44h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 45h 42m Average total duration 45h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 30h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Kyiv:
A coach is £412 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Kyiv costing on average £573.
Other travel options to Kyiv take longer:
Coach takes on average 45h 12m.
Tickets start at around £573 compared to roughly £70 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-503.25. The journey takes 44h 10m versus 30h 34m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Kyiv trains for tomorrow, Thursday 3 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 14:35 Manchester | 44h10 | 10:45 Kyiv | 8 changes | |
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Trains from Manchester to Kyiv run on average 1 times per day, taking around 44h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £544 but you can travel from only £108 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 14:35, the last at 14:35. The fastest train covers the 2249 km distance in 44h 10m.
Distance 2249 km |
Average train duration 44h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £544 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 44h 10m |
First train 14:35 |
Last train 14:35 |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Kyiv is budget-friendly for many travellers, with low dining and local transport costs and generally cheaper stays than in many European capitals.
Tipping is appreciated but not compulsory. In restaurants, leave 5-10% for good service. Round up in cafés and for taxis, or add a small amount via app or cash.
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