How to get to Manchester from Frankfurt am Main

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Compare coach, train and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Manchester

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £101 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 56m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £101, while a flight costs an average of £399.

Distance: 838 km

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£399

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£101

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£98

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5h 56m

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22h 50m

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22h 20m

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12h 43m

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The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Manchester is a coach with an average price of £101.

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Manchester:

A coach is £298 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Manchester costing on average £399.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Manchester is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 56m.

Other travel options to Manchester take longer:

Coach takes on average 22h 50m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Manchester including taking a coach, train 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 8h 47m sooner (3h 56m by flight vs 12h 43m by car). Tickets start at around £399 compared to roughly £98 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 Frankfurt am Main to Manchester

How to get to Manchester from Frankfurt am Main by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:2023h40
    Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    2:00Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
    £621One-way
    1 change

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:2023h40
    Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    2:00Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
    £621One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH946
    16:301h50
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    17:20Manchester Airport
    £2541One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    15:0525h40
    Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    15:45Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East
    £631One-way
    2 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    13:3525h45
    Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    14:20Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
    £631One-way
    2 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    18:2522h20
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    15:45Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East
    £671One-way
    1 change
  • KLMKL1822 · KL1039
    18:404h20
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    22:00Manchester Airport
    £2091One-way
    1 change
  • KLMKL1820 · KL1037
    14:156h50
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    20:05Manchester Airport
    £2101One-way
    1 change
  • KLMKL1816 · KL1035
    10:157h30
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    16:45Manchester Airport
    £2101One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main to Manchester.

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There are 3 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Manchester including taking a coach, train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Manchester is a coach with an average price of £101.

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Manchester:

A coach is £298 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Manchester costing on average £399.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Manchester is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 56m.

Other travel options to Manchester take longer:

Coach takes on average 22h 50m.

The Frankfurt am Main to Manchester distance is approximately 838 km.
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Manchester is:
  • Around 44 flights per day.
  • Around 17 coaches per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Frankfurt am Main to Manchester:
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) and arrive in Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Manchester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, BA Cityflyer, Air France, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, British Airways, Edelweiss Air to go to Manchester by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Manchester by coach.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Frankfurt am Main to Manchester:
  • 3 direct flights per day with Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa.
Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main to Manchester, you can choose from several travel options including coach, train 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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