How to get from Zurich to Manchester
- 1013 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 11h 10m
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 15 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Zurich to Manchester: bus, flight, train. The two cities are about 1013 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 15 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €99, on Wed, Sep 16.
This fare comes from a search on September 8, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1013 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €64Checked Sep 22 | 22h 55mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €214Reading date not recorded | 11h 10m2 transfers | See Train details |
- Flight€64Checked Sep 2222h 55m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€214Reading date not recorded11h 10m · 2 transfersSee Train details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Zurich to Manchester: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Zurich Airport → Strasbourg Airportbus
BlaBlaCar Bus·3h 25m - 2Strasbourg → Niceflight
easyJet·1h 25m - 3Nice → Londonflight
easyJet·1h - 4London Gatwick → LondonbusAirport shuttle bus·1h 11m
- 5London → ManchestertrainAvanti West Coast·1h 56m
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, Zurich to Manchester
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€64Departure 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· 35h 10m€99Book
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 25
Operators seen on these journeys
BlaBlaCar BusZurich Airport-Strasbourg AirportBook →easyJetStrasbourg-NiceSee live options and dates →easyJetNice-LondonSee live options and dates →Airport shuttle busLondon Gatwick-LondonSee live options and dates →Avanti West CoastLondon-ManchesterBook →Local busLondon Gatwick-London Victoria CoachSee live options and dates →
FlixBusLondon Victoria Coach-ManchesterBook →
SNCFZurich-ParisBook →
EurostarParis-LondonBook →On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, easyJet, Airport shuttle bus, Avanti West Coast, Local bus, FlixBus, SNCF, Eurostar; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Zurich to Manchester works
Start with a BlaBlaCar Bus bus from Zurich to Strasbourg, about 3h 25m. Transfer in Strasbourg and continue by easyJet flight on to London, connecting in Nice (5h 30m). Transfer in London and continue by Avanti West Coast train on to Manchester (1h 56m). In total it's roughly €153 over 19h 27m, 4 transfers.
Zurich to Manchester: common questions
Is there a bus from Zurich to Manchester?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
Is there a train from Zurich to Manchester?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Manchester from Zurich?
About 1013 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Zurich to Manchester?
On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, easyJet, Airport shuttle bus, Avanti West Coast, Local bus, FlixBus, SNCF, Eurostar.
What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich 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.
Operators: BlaBlaCar Bus, easyJet, Airport shuttle bus, Avanti West Coast
Route calculated: 15 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 8 Sep 2026