How to get to Manchester from Prague

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Compare train, coach and flight for Prague to Manchester

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Prague to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £130 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.2 - 3.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £130, while a flight costs an average of £444.

Distance: 1203 km

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£444

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The cheapest way to travel from Prague to Manchester is a coach with an average price of £130.

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

A coach is £314 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague to Manchester costing on average £444.

The fastest way to travel from Prague to Manchester is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 5m.

Other travel options to Manchester take longer:

Coach takes on average 30h 47m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Prague and Manchester including taking a train, 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 12h 24m sooner (4h 5m by flight vs 16h 29m by car). Tickets start at around £444 compared to roughly £175 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 Prague to Manchester

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    18:0031h50
    Praha, ÚAN Florenc
    0:50Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
    £491One-way
    2 changes

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  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    18:0031h50
    Praha, ÚAN Florenc
    0:50Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
    £491One-way
    2 changes

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:0529h40
    Praha, ÚAN Florenc
    15:45Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East
    £501One-way
    1 change

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  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    17:3032h20
    Prague, Central Train Station
    0:50Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
    £491One-way
    3 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    5:5034h55
    Prague, Central Train Station
    15:45Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East
    £491One-way
    3 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    12:5037h00
    Praha, M. Horákové (Hradčanská)
    0:50Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
    £491One-way
    3 changes

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Best day trips from Manchester by train

The most popular day trips by train from Manchester are Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield, Chester and York. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Manchester on Omio.

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Day trip from Manchester to Leeds by train

Why visit Leeds for the day?

Leeds is a major West Yorkshire city known for Victorian arcades, shopping and a lively music scene. Its industrial heritage, regenerated waterfront and large student population give it an energetic but down-to-earth character.

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Day trip from Manchester to Sheffield by train

Why visit Sheffield for the day?

Sheffield is known for its steelmaking heritage, modern music culture and easy access to green space. It feels both urban and outdoorsy, with Victorian buildings, independent venues and the Peak District nearby.

A view of Chester

Day trip from Manchester to Chester by train

Why visit Chester for the day?

Chester is known for its Roman walls, medieval streets and the distinctive black-and-white Rows. Compact and walkable, it blends deep history with a relaxed riverside setting and a lively city centre.

A view of York

Day trip from Manchester to York by train

Why visit York for the day?

York is known for its Roman and Viking heritage, medieval streets and the imposing York Minster. Its compact centre, old walls and busy mix of shops, pubs and museums make it easy to grasp the city's historic character.

How to travel from Prague to Manchester?

There are over 30 weekly flights from Prague to Manchester, departing every day of the week, including Saturdays and Sundays. It is a busy route, particularly with travellers returning from weekend city breaks, so there are many flight services with various providers. The journey time can be as little as 2 hours and 15 minutes for direct flights, while indirect flights generally take 4-6 hours.

What is the cheapest way to get from Prague to Manchester?

The cheapest way to travel from Prague to Manchester on weekdays is by flying direct with Ryanair. Ryanair offers two flights on weekdays, one at breakfast-time and one in the early evening. On Sundays, there is only one flight, usually just after lunch. All of their flights run directly and have a journey time of around 2 hours and 25 minutes. On Sundays, it can be cheaper to fly with KLM. They operate five services a day, with three flights leaving early in the morning. All of their flights have at least one change, in Amsterdam. The shortest flight takes around 4 hours and 5 minutes, while the longest takes around 5 hours and 40 minutes. They do not operate as many services on weekdays. All Ryanair and KLM flights depart from Vaclav Havel Airport in Prague and arrive at Manchester Airport. 

What is the fastest way to travel from Prague to Manchester?

The fastest way to travel from Prague to Manchester is with easyJet, Jet2, and Sun Air of Scandinavia. All of these flights tend to take 2 hours and 15 minutes, and all of them run directly on both weekdays and weekends. Jet2 provides one flight per day, which leaves just before lunch or late at night. Sun Air of Scandinavia usually has two flights every day, leaving in the morning, at lunchtime, or at night. The first flight runs directly but the evening flight sometimes has one change, which increases the journey time to over 4 hours. EasyJet has one to two flights that leave for Manchester every day, one in the morning and one in the evening. All flights take off from Vaclav Havel Airport in Prague and arrive at Manchester Airport, which is just outside Manchester city centre.

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Travel from Prague to Manchester by plane

There are several flights from Prague to Manchester, departing every hour of the day, from early in the morning until late at night. The most popular providers are easyJet, Jet2, Sun Air of Scandinavia, and KLM. Jet2 generally have one flight from Prague to Manchester each day. Sometimes it takes off in the morning, and sometimes in the evening, and they always run directly with no changes. Their flights last for 2 hours and 15 minutes. EasyJet operates one to two services to Manchester each day, one on weekdays and two on Sundays. The flights run directly, have a journey time of 2 hours and 15 minutes, and usually take off after breakfast or late at night. Sun Air of Scandinavia's direct flights also last for 2 hours and 15 minutes. They usually provide one or two direct services each day, although they occasionally provide indirect flights in association with KLM, which have one change in Amsterdam and take around 4 hours and 50 minutes. Ryanair also runs two services each day, with a slightly longer journey time of 2 hours and 25 minutes. Their flights run directly, and take off on every day of the week. KLM provides the most flights from Prague to Manchester, with around five services each day including Sundays. Most of their flights take off in the morning, around breakfast-time. The flight time can vary from 4 hours to 5 hours and 50 minutes, and all of their planes have a stopover in Amsterdam. Other flights are also provided by British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Air France, Eurowings, Lufthansa, Samauri Airlines, SAS, and Lufthansa. All of these services have one change, usually at London Heathrow, Brussels, Paris Charles de Gaulle, Munich, Stockholm, or Dusseldorf. They generally run every day of the week, and the journey time can vary from 5 hours to 14 hours. All flights depart from Vaclav Havel Airport in Prague and arrive at Manchester Airport which is 9 miles outside central Manchester. The city centre can be reached by train in around 25 minutes, or by bus in around 50 minutes. Both buses and trains leave regularly from Manchester Airport. 

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FAQs: Prague to Manchester

Travel to Manchester 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 Prague to Manchester.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Prague and Manchester including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Prague to Manchester is a coach with an average price of £130.

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

A coach is £314 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague to Manchester costing on average £444.

The fastest way to travel from Prague to Manchester is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 5m.

Other travel options to Manchester take longer:

Coach takes on average 30h 47m.

The Prague to Manchester distance is approximately 1203 km.
The average frequency per day from Prague to Manchester is:
  • Around 67 flights per day.
  • Around 41 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Prague and Manchester 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 Prague to Manchester:
  • Flights mostly depart from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Prague, Central Train Station and arrive in Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Prague to Manchester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Manchester by coach.
  • Travel with Buzz, Ryanair, easyJet, Lufthansa City Airlines, Jet2.com, KLM, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Vueling, Lufthansa, Air France, Lufthansa Cityline, Sas Airways, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, Qatar Airways, Luxair, Air Baltic, Turkish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, British Airways to go to Manchester by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Prague to Manchester:
  • 2 direct flights per day with Buzz, Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2.com.
Omio customers who travel from Prague to Manchester often also extend their vacation to go to London, Paris, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Amsterdam. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Manchester and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Prague to Manchester, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
In Manchester, you can explore Old Trafford, the iconic stadium of Manchester United, and the Northern Quarter, known for its independent shops and street art. Enjoy performances at the Manchester Opera House and experience the vibrant nightlife at Deansgate Locks. Relax at Heaton Park, one of Europe's largest municipal parks. Visit the Manchester Art Gallery and the Science and Industry Museum. Admire Manchester Cathedral's Gothic architecture and the John Rylands Library's rare collections. Stroll through Castlefield, with its Roman ruins and picturesque canals.
A stay of 2 to 4 days in Manchester is generally sufficient to explore its main attractions, including museums, historical sites, and vibrant neighbourhoods.

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