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 flight with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 56m. 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 flight costs an average of £22, and a train costs an average of £502.

Distance: 1461 km

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£112

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Cheapest

£117

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£502

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5h 56m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 56m

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31h 35m

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31h 5m

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30m

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34h 5m

Average total duration

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.

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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.

FlixBus
15:3040h00
Manchester
07:30Florence
£911One-way
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FlixBus
15:3040h00
Manchester
07:30Florence
£911One-way
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Fastest

FlixBus
06:2036h20
Manchester
18:40Florence
£1091One-way
0 changes

Other options

FlixBus
04:4037h55
Manchester
18:35Florence
£1371One-way
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FlixBus
23:5938h31
Manchester
14:30Florence
£2011One-way
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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 and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Florence is a flight with an average price of £22.

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

A flight is £45 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Manchester to Florence costing on average £68.

A flight is £479 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Florence costing on average £502.

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Florence is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 25m.

Other travel options to Florence take longer:

Coach takes on average 36h 20m.

Train takes on average 33h 35m.

The Manchester to Florence distance is approximately 1461 km.
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Florence is:
  • Around 53 flights per day.
  • Around 10 coaches per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Florence 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 Manchester to Florence:
  • Coaches mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence).
  • Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Florence Peretola Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Manchester to Florence, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Florence by coach.
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Florence by train.
  • Travel with Ryanair, KM Malta Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Cityflyer (British Airways 2), LAER, Air France to go to Florence by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Manchester to Florence:
  • 0 direct flights per day with KM Malta Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Manchester to Florence often also extend their vacation to go to Rome, Pisa, Venice, Milan, Bologna. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Florence and these popular destinations at a great price.

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