How to get to Manchester from Alicante

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Compare train, coach and flight for Alicante to Manchester

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Alicante to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £191 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.7 - 4.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £191, while a flight costs an average of £456.

Distance: 1688 km

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£456

Average Price

£191

Average Price

Cheapest

£251

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(fuel + tolls)

6h 9m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 9m

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2h 0m

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39h 19m

Average total duration

38h 49m

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30m

Additional time*

23h 40m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

5.1 - 10.1kg

CO2 emissions

1.7 - 4.2kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Alicante to Manchester is a coach with an average price of £191.

This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Manchester:

A coach is £264 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alicante to Manchester costing on average £456.

The fastest way to travel from Alicante to Manchester is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 9m.

Other travel options to Manchester take longer:

Coach takes on average 39h 19m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Alicante and Manchester including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 19h 31m sooner (4h 9m by flight vs 23h 40m by car). Tickets start at around £456 compared to roughly £251 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Alicante to Manchester

How to get to Manchester from Alicante by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

flight

The best way to travel from Alicante to Manchester is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • easyJetU22277
    21:052h45
    Alicante Elche Airport
    22:50Manchester Airport
    £461One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • easyJetU22277
    21:052h45
    Alicante Elche Airport
    22:50Manchester Airport
    £461One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • easyJetU22277
    21:052h45
    Alicante Elche Airport
    22:50Manchester Airport
    £461One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    14:3045h50
    Alicante, Estación de Autobuses
    11:20Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East
    £1321One-way
    3 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    14:3046h10
    Alicante, Estación de Autobuses
    11:40Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
    £1321One-way
    3 changes
  • easyJetU22034
    17:052h50
    Alicante Elche Airport
    18:55Manchester Airport
    £531One-way
    0 changes
  • RyanairFR 2071
    19:002h50
    Alicante Elche Airport
    20:50Manchester Airport
    £531One-way
    0 changes
  • RyanairFR 4006
    10:502h50
    Alicante Elche Airport
    12:40Manchester Airport
    £581One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Alicante to Manchester

Travel to Manchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Alicante to Manchester.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Alicante and Manchester including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Alicante to Manchester is a coach with an average price of £191.

This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Manchester:

A coach is £264 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alicante to Manchester costing on average £456.

The fastest way to travel from Alicante to Manchester is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 9m.

Other travel options to Manchester take longer:

Coach takes on average 39h 19m.

The Alicante to Manchester distance is approximately 1688 km.
The average frequency per day from Alicante to Manchester is:
  • Around 33 flights per day.
  • Around 3 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Alicante and Manchester as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Alicante to Manchester:
  • Flights mostly depart from Alicante Elche Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Alicante, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Alicante to Manchester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Manchester by coach.
  • Travel with Jet2.com, BA Euroflyer, Swiss, Iberia Express, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, Royal Air Maroc, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, ITA, TAP Portugal, British Airways, Ryanair, Edelweiss Air, easyJet, Iberia to go to Manchester by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Alicante to Manchester:
  • 6 direct flights per day with Jet2.com, Ryanair, easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from Alicante to Manchester often also extend their vacation to go to London, Paris, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Amsterdam. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Manchester and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Alicante to Manchester, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
In Manchester, you can explore Old Trafford, the iconic stadium of Manchester United, and the Northern Quarter, known for its independent shops and street art. Enjoy performances at the Manchester Opera House and experience the vibrant nightlife at Deansgate Locks. Relax at Heaton Park, one of Europe's largest municipal parks. Visit the Manchester Art Gallery and the Science and Industry Museum. Admire Manchester Cathedral's Gothic architecture and the John Rylands Library's rare collections. Stroll through Castlefield, with its Roman ruins and picturesque canals.
A stay of 2 to 4 days in Manchester is generally sufficient to explore its main attractions, including museums, historical sites, and vibrant neighbourhoods.
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