How to get to Manchester from Barcelona

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Compare train, coach and flight for Barcelona to Manchester

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £141 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.4 - 3.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £141, while a flight costs an average of £415.

Distance: 1384 km

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£415

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£141

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30h 14m

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The cheapest way to travel from Barcelona to Manchester is a coach with an average price of £141.

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

A coach is £275 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Manchester costing on average £415.

The fastest way to travel from Barcelona to Manchester is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 35m.

Other travel options to Manchester take longer:

Coach takes on average 30h 14m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Barcelona 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 14h 5m sooner (4h 35m by flight vs 18h 40m by car). Tickets start at around £415 compared to roughly £300 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 Barcelona to Manchester

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    21:0533h45
    Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    5:50Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East
    £871One-way
    2 changes

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  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    21:0533h45
    Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    5:50Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East
    £871One-way
    2 changes

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    16:2533h25
    Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    0:50Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
    £881One-way
    2 changes

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    15:4534h05
    Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
    0:50Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
    £881One-way
    2 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    20:3034h20
    Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
    5:50Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East
    £881One-way
    2 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    21:0534h05
    Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    6:10Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
    £891One-way
    2 changes

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FAQs: Barcelona 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 Barcelona to Manchester.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Barcelona and Manchester including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Barcelona to Manchester is a coach with an average price of £141.

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

A coach is £275 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Manchester costing on average £415.

The fastest way to travel from Barcelona to Manchester is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 35m.

Other travel options to Manchester take longer:

Coach takes on average 30h 14m.

The Barcelona to Manchester distance is approximately 1384 km.
The average frequency per day from Barcelona to Manchester is:
  • Around 69 flights per day.
  • Around 15 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona 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 Barcelona to Manchester:
  • Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Barcelona to Manchester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Vueling, Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2.com, British Airways, Eurowings, Iberia Express, KLM, Air France, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Indigo Airlines, asl airlines, KLM Cityhopper, BA Cityflyer, Qatar Airways, Avion Express Malta, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Amelia, Edelweiss Air, Iberia, Swiss, Transavia France, Lufthansa City Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, GetJet Airlines to go to Manchester by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Manchester by coach.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Barcelona to Manchester:
  • 8 direct flights per day with Vueling, Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2.com.
Omio customers who travel from Barcelona 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 Barcelona 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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