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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 £21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 57m. 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 £21, and a train costs an average of £409.
Distance: 1461 km
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Most popular Flight | Coach | Train |
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£99 Average Price Cheapest | £113 Average Price | £480 Average Price |
5h 57m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 31h 35m Average total duration 31h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 22h 43m Average total duration 22h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
4.4 - 8.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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How to get to Florence from Manchester by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Florence is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FR 224215:402h20Manchester Airport19:00Bologna Airport£1051One-way0 changes
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FR 224215:402h20Manchester Airport19:00Bologna Airport£1051One-way0 changes
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FR 224215:402h20Manchester Airport19:00Bologna Airport£1051One-way0 changes
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus16:3039h35Manchester, Shudehill Interchange9:05Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)£1411One-way2 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus13:5042h15Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East9:05Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)£1411One-way2 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus14:5038h45Manchester, Shudehill Interchange6:35Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)£1481One-way3 changes
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Regionale 20653 · Regionale Veloce 41047:1510h33Manchester Airport18:48Florence Santa Maria Novella£1081One-way2 changes
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Regionale 20687 · Regionale Veloce 41067:1512h40Manchester Airport20:55Florence Santa Maria Novella£1091One-way2 changes
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FRECCIAROSSA 85207:158h12Manchester Airport16:27Florence Santa Maria Novella£1271One-way2 changes
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FAQs: Manchester to Florence
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Florence:
A flight is £14 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Manchester to Florence costing on average £113.
A flight is £381 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Florence costing on average £480.
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Train takes on average 22h 13m.
Coach takes on average 31h 5m.
- Around 50 flights per day.
- Around 11 coaches per day.
- Around 2 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Florence Peretola Airport.
- Coaches mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence).
- Travel with Ryanair, Malta Air, KLM Cityhopper, BA Cityflyer, Helvetic Airways, Air France to go to Florence by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Florence by coach.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Florence by train.
- 1 direct flights per day with Malta Air.
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