How to get to Sofia from Manchester

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Compare coach and flight for Manchester to Sofia

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Sofia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £207 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 8h 38m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £207, while a flight costs an average of £545.

Distance: 2227 km

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£545

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£207

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£173

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8h 38m

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6h 38m

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50h 32m

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30m

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28h 39m

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The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Sofia is a coach with an average price of £207.

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

A coach is £338 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Sofia costing on average £545.

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Sofia is by flight with an average journey time of 8h 38m.

Other travel options to Sofia take longer:

Coach takes on average 50h 32m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Manchester and Sofia 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 22h 1m sooner (6h 38m by flight vs 28h 39m by car). Tickets start at around £545 compared to roughly £173 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 Sofia

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

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

  • FlixBus
    17:3561h00
    Manchester
    6:35Sofia
    £1991One-way
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  • FlixBus
    17:3561h00
    Manchester
    6:35Sofia
    £1991One-way
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  • FlixBus
    23:5955h36
    Manchester
    7:35Sofia
    £2291One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Manchester to Sofia

Travel to Sofia 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 Sofia.

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There are 2 options to travel between Manchester and Sofia including taking a coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Sofia is a coach with an average price of £207.

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

A coach is £338 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Sofia costing on average £545.

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Sofia is by flight with an average journey time of 8h 38m.

Other travel options to Sofia take longer:

Coach takes on average 50h 32m.

The Manchester to Sofia distance is approximately 2227 km.
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Sofia is:
  • Around 66 flights per day.
  • Around 3 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Sofia 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 Sofia:
  • Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Sofia Airport.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East and arrive in София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Manchester to Sofia, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Sofia by coach.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, easyJet, Indigo Airlines, El Al, Sas Airways, Pegasus, Swiss, Global Supply Systems, Air France, Lufthansa City Airlines, Qatar Airways, Air Serbia, tarom, Air Baltic, Bulgaria Air, Turkish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, ITA, TAP Portugal, British Airways to go to Sofia by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Manchester to Sofia:
  • 0 direct flights per day with easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from Manchester to Sofia often also extend their vacation to go to Plovdiv, Istanbul, Bucharest, Thessaloniki, Belgrade. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Sofia and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Manchester to Sofia, you can choose from several travel options including coach and flight.
In Sofia, you can explore Borisova Gradina, a large and scenic park, visit the Sofia Zoo, one of the oldest and largest in the Balkans, and delve into history at the Sofia History Museum. Discover ancient Roman ruins at the Serdika Archaeological Complex, and enjoy performances at the Sofia Opera and Ballet. Don't miss the stunning Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, vibrant Vitosha Boulevard, and the National Palace of Culture. Experience the medieval frescoes at Boyana Church and admire the architecture of the Sofia Central Mineral Baths.
To explore Sofia's main attractions, 2 to 3 days is typically sufficient.

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