How to get to Florence from Manchester

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Compare train, coach and flight for Manchester to Florence

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £64. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 1.5 - 3.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £64, and a train costs an average of £502.

Distance: 1461 km

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£141

Average Price

£111

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£502

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6h 14m

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3h 14m

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31h 35m

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31h 5m

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30m

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34h 5m

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33h 35m

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30m

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4.4 - 8.8kg

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1.5 - 3.7kg

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from Manchester to Florence

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

Our recommendation

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

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14:2037h15
Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East
04:35Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
£831One-way
3 changes

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FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
05:0039h00
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
21:00Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
£831One-way
3 changes

Fastest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
14:2037h15
Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East
04:35Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
£831One-way
3 changes

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
14:0037h35
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
04:35Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
£831One-way
3 changes
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
00:2043h40
Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East
21:00Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
£901One-way
3 changes
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
17:0039h05
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
09:05Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
£1161One-way
2 changes

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FAQs: Manchester to Florence

Travel to Florence 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 Manchester to Florence.

FAQs

There are 3 options to travel between Manchester and Florence including taking a train, coach or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Florence from Manchester is by taking a coach, which costs on average £69.

This is compared to other ways of getting from Manchester to Florence:

Taking a coach costs £15 less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of £84.

A coach is £470 less than a train with an average ticket price of £539 from Manchester to Florence.

The fastest way to get to Florence from Manchester is by flight with an average travel time of 4 h 40 min.

Other travel options to Florence take longer:

Getting to Florence by coach takes 33 h 40 min on average.

Train takes on average 33 h 35 min.

The distance from Manchester to Florence is approximately 906 miles.

The average frequency per day from Manchester to Florence is:

  • Around 3 coaches per day.
  • 42 flights per day.
  • Around 1 train per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Florence from 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 for travellers from Manchester to Florence:

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Manchester to Florence:

    • You can travel by coach between Manchester and Florence with FlixBus, and you can find FlixBus Manchester to Florence tickets for £69 on Omio.
    • You can travel by plane between Manchester and Florence with Air France, KLM Cityhopper or Lufthansa, and you can find KLM Cityhopper Manchester to Florence tickets for £93 on Omio.
    • You can travel by train from Manchester to Florence with Avanti West Coast, and you can find Avanti West Coast Manchester to Florence tickets for £539 on Omio.

    Yes, there are direct routes from Manchester to Florence with the following travel companies:

    • You can take a direct coach with.
    • You can book a direct flight with.
    • You'll find direct trains with.

    Direct services to Florence tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

    Many of our customers travelling from Manchester to Florence don't make Florence their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after are Rome, Pisa, Venice, Milan or Bologna, either of which you could add to your Manchester and Florence trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Florence to any of these top destinations today!

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