How to get from Madrid to Manchester
- 1443 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 2h 40m
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Madrid to Manchester. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 2h 40m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 1443 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on September 26, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1443 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €17Checked Oct 1 | 2h 35mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €204Reading date not recorded | 22h 51m2 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€17Checked Oct 12h 35m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€204Reading date not recorded22h 51m · 2 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Madrid to Manchester: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Madrid–Barajas → Manchester Airportflight2h 40m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Flight prices by day, Madrid to Manchester
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€22November 2026
€17Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 38h 10m€120Book
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
BlaBlaCar BusMadrid Barajas-ParisBook →
EurostarParis-LondonBook →Avanti West CoastLondon-ManchesterBook →On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Eurostar, Avanti West Coast; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Madrid to Manchester works
Start with a flight from Madrid to Manchester, about 2h 40m. In total it's roughly €64 over 2h 40m, direct, no transfers.
Madrid to Manchester: common questions
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Manchester?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 2h 40m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Manchester from Madrid?
About 1443 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Madrid to Manchester cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €64. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Madrid to Manchester?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 2h 40m.
How long is the flight from Madrid to Manchester?
About 2h 40m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Madrid and Manchester?
Madrid is MAD and Manchester is MAN, so this route is usually written MAD to MAN.
Which operators run Madrid to Manchester?
On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Eurostar, Avanti West Coast.
What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Manchester?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Route calculated: 26 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 26 Sep 2026