How to get to Manchester from Madrid

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Compare train, coach and flight for Madrid to Manchester

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £146 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 7h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.5 - 3.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £146, while a flight costs an average of £424.

Distance: 1457 km

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£424

Average Price

£146

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Cheapest

£59

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(fuel + tolls)

7h 3m

Average total duration

Fastest

5h 3m

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2h 0m

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34h 35m

Average total duration

34h 5m

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30m

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20h 20m

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4.4 - 8.7kg

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1.5 - 3.6kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Manchester is a coach with an average price of £146.

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

A coach is £279 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Manchester costing on average £424.

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Manchester is by flight with an average journey time of 7h 3m.

Other travel options to Manchester take longer:

Coach takes on average 34h 35m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Madrid 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 15h 17m sooner (5h 3m by flight vs 20h 20m by car). Tickets start at around £424 compared to roughly £59 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 Madrid to Manchester

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    22:3542h10
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    15:45Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East
    £1371One-way
    2 changes

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    22:3542h10
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    15:45Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East
    £1371One-way
    2 changes

Fastest

  • easyJetU22050
    10:152h30
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    11:45Manchester Airport
    £2391One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    20:5039h30
    Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    11:20Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East
    £1421One-way
    3 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    20:5039h50
    Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    11:40Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
    £1421One-way
    3 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    22:3540h45
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    14:20Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
    £1421One-way
    2 changes
  • RyanairFR 3186
    12:302h35
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    14:05Manchester Airport
    £2271One-way
    0 changes
  • KLMKL1508 · KL1029
    20:3012h55
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    8:25Manchester Airport
    £2421One-way
    1 change
  • KLMKL1508 · KL1031
    20:3014h40
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    10:10Manchester Airport
    £2431One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Madrid 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 Madrid to Manchester.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Madrid and Manchester including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Manchester is a coach with an average price of £146.

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

A coach is £279 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Manchester costing on average £424.

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Manchester is by flight with an average journey time of 7h 3m.

Other travel options to Manchester take longer:

Coach takes on average 34h 35m.

The Madrid to Manchester distance is approximately 1457 km.
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Manchester is:
  • Around 72 flights per day.
  • Around 11 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid 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 Madrid to Manchester:
  • Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid 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 Lufthansa Cityline, Indigo Airlines, BA Cityflyer, Brussels Airlines, Qatar Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic, Lot Polish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, British Airways, Ryanair, Edelweiss Air, Iberia, Sas Airways, CitizenPlane, Air Europa, Swiss, Iberia Express, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, Vueling, Turkish Airlines, ITA, TAP Portugal, easyJet to go to Manchester by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Madrid to Manchester:
  • 2 direct flights per day with Ryanair, CitizenPlane, Iberia Express, easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from Madrid 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 Madrid 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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