How to get to Helsinki from Manchester

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Compare coach and flight for Manchester to Helsinki

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Helsinki among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £228 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 7h 5m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £228, while a flight costs an average of £663.

Distance: 1796 km

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£663

Average Price

£228

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Cheapest

£138

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(fuel + tolls)

7h 5m

Average total duration

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5h 5m

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2h 0m

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54h 38m

Average total duration

54h 8m

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30m

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35h 2m

Average total duration

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The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Helsinki is a coach with an average price of £228.

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

A coach is £435 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Helsinki costing on average £663.

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Helsinki is by flight with an average journey time of 7h 5m.

Other travel options to Helsinki take longer:

Coach takes on average 54h 38m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Manchester and Helsinki including taking a 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 29h 57m sooner (5h 5m by flight vs 35h 2m by car). Tickets start at around £663 compared to roughly £138 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 Manchester to Helsinki

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBus
    23:2061h10
    Manchester
    12:30Helsinki
    £1701One-way
    0 changes

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  • FlixBus
    23:2061h10
    Manchester
    12:30Helsinki
    £1701One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    1:5058h40
    Manchester
    12:30Helsinki
    £1791One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Manchester to Helsinki

Travel to Helsinki 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 Helsinki.

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There are 2 options to travel between Manchester and Helsinki including taking a coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Helsinki is a coach with an average price of £228.

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

A coach is £435 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Helsinki costing on average £663.

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Helsinki is by flight with an average journey time of 7h 5m.

Other travel options to Helsinki take longer:

Coach takes on average 54h 38m.

The Manchester to Helsinki distance is approximately 1796 km.
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Helsinki is:
  • Around 64 flights per day.
  • Around 9 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Helsinki as scheduled services by coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Helsinki:
  • Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Manchester to Helsinki, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Indigo Airlines, Sas Airways, CitizenPlane, Global Supply Systems, Air France, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM, Finnair, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Ryanair, Cityjet to go to Helsinki by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Helsinki by coach.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Manchester to Helsinki:
  • 3 direct flights per day with CitizenPlane, Finnair.
Omio customers who travel from Manchester to Helsinki often also extend their vacation to go to Rovaniemi, Tallinn, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Turku. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Helsinki and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Manchester to Helsinki, you can choose from several travel options including coach and flight.
In Helsinki, you can explore the Seurasaari Open-Air Museum to see traditional Finnish wooden buildings and learn about cultural history. Visit the Helsinki Zoo on Korkeasaari Island, home to diverse animals from around the world. Discover the vibrant Design District with its boutiques, galleries, and cafés. Enjoy a stroll through the beautiful Esplanadi Park. Experience a traditional Finnish sauna at Löyly, a modern waterfront sauna complex. For sights, visit Suomenlinna, a UNESCO World Heritage site, the iconic Helsinki Cathedral, and the unique Temppeliaukio Church. Don't miss the bustling Market Square and Kiasma, a contemporary art museum.
A stay of 3 to 4 days in Helsinki allows you to explore key attractions such as the Suomenlinna Sea Fortress, Helsinki Cathedral, and the Design District, while also enjoying local cuisine and culture.

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