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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 prices starting from £60. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 1.5 - 3.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £60, and a train costs an average of £525.
Distance: 1457 km
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Most popular Flight | Coach | Train |
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£143 Average Price | £135 Average Price Cheapest | £533 Average Price |
6h 32m Average total duration Fastest 3h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 34h 7m Average total duration 33h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 28m Average total duration 17h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
4.4 - 8.7kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get to Manchester from Madrid by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Madrid to Manchester is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.
There are 3 options to travel from Madrid to Manchester including taking a train, coach or flight.
The cheapest way to travel to Manchester from Madrid is a flight with an average price of £22.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Manchester:
A flight is £40 less than a coach with an average ticket price of £62 from Madrid to Manchester.
Taking a flight costs £538 less than taking a train, which costs on average £560 for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Manchester from Madrid is by flight with an average travel time of 2 h 35 min.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Taking a coach requires on average 35 h 25 min of travel time.
Getting to Manchester by train takes 14 h 25 min on average.
The Madrid to Manchester distance is approximately 903 miles.
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Manchester is:
- 6 coaches a day.
- 68 flights per day.
- Around 1 train per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Madrid to Manchester as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Madrid to Manchester:
- Most travellers take a flight from Madrid Barajas Airport to Manchester Airport.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Madrid to Manchester:
- You can take a coach from Madrid to Manchester with FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for £62 with FlixBus from Madrid to Manchester.
- You can take a flight from Madrid to Manchester with Ryanair, Iberia Express, Vueling Airlines, Iberia, KLM, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, Air France, British Airways, TAP Portugal or SWISS. Cheap tickets can be found for £22 with Ryanair from Madrid to Manchester.
- You can travel to Manchester from Madrid by train with iryo, Renfe Viajeros or AVE. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £560 with Renfe Viajeros from Madrid to Manchester.
Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Manchester with the following travel companies:
- Direct flight available with Ryanair or Iberia 1 direct flight per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Manchester as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Manchester from Madrid.
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