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Science and Industry Museum
Major science and industry museum on historic railway land, with galleries on textiles, transport and Manchester’s role in modern innovation.
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Valencia to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of £98 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 22m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.6 - 3.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £98, while a train costs an average of £527.
Distance: 1564 km
| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£527 Average Price | £98 Average Price Cheapest | £160 Average Price | £103 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
25h 37m Average total duration 25h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration Fastest 3h 22m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 42h 29m Average total duration 41h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 22h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 4.7 - 9.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Valencia to Manchester:
A flight is £61 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Valencia to Manchester costing on average £160.
A flight is £429 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Valencia to Manchester costing on average £527.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 25h 7m.
Coach takes on average 41h 59m.
Tickets start at around £527 compared to roughly £103 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-423.84. The journey takes 25h 7m versus 22h 2m 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.
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Trains from Valencia to Manchester run on average 2 times per day, taking around 25h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £527 but you can travel from only £24 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 11:25, the last at 19:47. The fastest train covers the 1564 km distance in 23h 40m.
Distance 1564 km |
Average train duration 25h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £527 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 23h 40m |
First train 11:25 |
Last train 19:47 |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
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Major science and industry museum on historic railway land, with galleries on textiles, transport and Manchester’s role in modern innovation.
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Moderate for a UK city. Hotels can be pricey at peak times, but dining, pubs and local transport are usually cheaper than London.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is good and not already added. Round up taxi fares; cafés usually do not require tips.
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