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Seven ways to Travel from Manchester to Sofia

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Cheapest
By car (2 764 km)
26 h 10 min
2764 km.
from $152
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Other
Train, bus via Aachen
31 h 7 min
2226 km.
from $5.43
Train, Plane (Train to Liverpool)
7 h 4 min
2225 km.
from $96.41
Train, Plane (Train to Birmingham Airport)
7 h 59 min
2225 km.
from $225.47
Bus
31 h 50 min
2226 km.
from $194.76
Train, Bus
45 h 20 min
2226 km.
from $357.48

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$45.57–$177.21
Plane from Liverpool to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$60.76–$265.81
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$60.76–$278.47

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$88.60–$405.05

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.55–$329.10
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$177.21–$696.18

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Ringway Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$215.18–$392.39

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from București, Autogara Militari to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$37.97–$53.16
Bus from Drobeta-Turnu Severin to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$34.18–$48.10

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from London Victoria to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
41h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$101.26–$164.55

Tarsin

Phone:
+40 230 562 929
Email:
Website:
tarsin.ro/
Bus from Manchester, Coach Station to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
22h 32m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$40.50–$240.50

LONI Tours - Travel Agency

Phone:
+389 70 667 766
Email:
Website:
web.facebook.com/LoniTours.Kumanove?_rdc=1&_rdr
Bus from Aachen to Kumanovo
Ave. Duration:
18h
Frequency:
Twice a week

Matpu

Phone:
02 952 50 04
Email:
Website:
matpu.com/
Bus from Kumanovo to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$20.25–$31.64

SC Latino Expres S.R.L.

Phone:
0040263701919
Email:
Website:
latinoexpres.ro/
Bus from Manchester Piccadilly to Motru
Ave. Duration:
39h 22m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.28–$120.25

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$46.83–$113.92

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.26–$215.18
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$54.43–$113.92

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$44.30–$49.37

ÖBB

Phone:
05 17 17
Website:
oebb.at/de/
Train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti
Ave. Duration:
18h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$253.16–$354.42

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Wien
Ave. Duration:
15h 7m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$82.28–$227.84

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 6m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$101.26–$253.16
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$49.37–$164.55

Eurotunnel

Phone:
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website:
eurotunnel.com/uk/
Train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.66–$30.38

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
2h 16m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$17.72–$25.32

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$177.21

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
6 times a week

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Bucharest to Ruse
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$4.05–$8.23
Train from Ruse Razpredelitelna to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
6h 8m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.49–$16.46

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$37.97

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Email:
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.49–$12.66

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Email:
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Port of Dover to Calais
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$44.30–$53.16

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Sofia is to fly which costs $43.48 - $184.78 and takes 6h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Sofia?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Sofia is to fly which takes 6h 34m and costs $43.48 - $184.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Sofia?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Coach Station and arriving at Sofia via Gara Obor, Piata 21 Decembrie 1989 and București, Autogara Militari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Sofia?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Sofia Sever via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Ruse Razpredelitelna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.

How far is it from Manchester to Sofia?

The distance between Manchester and Sofia is 2263 km.

How do I travel from Manchester to Sofia without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Sofia without a car is to train and bus via Aachen which takes 31h 7m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Sofia?

It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Manchester to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Sofia bus from?

Manchester to Sofia bus services, operated by Tarsin, depart from Manchester, Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Sofia train from?

Manchester to Sofia train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Bus or fly from Manchester to Sofia?

The best way to get from Manchester to Sofia is to fly which takes 6h 34m and costs $43.48 - $184.78 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65.22 - $260.87 and takes 31h 50m.

Where does the Manchester to Sofia bus arrive?

Manchester to Sofia bus services, operated by Tarsin, arrive at Bucharest Obor station.

What is the time difference between Manchester and Sofia?

Sofia is 2h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 19:09 in Manchester and 21:09 in Sofia.

Where does the Manchester to Sofia train arrive?

Manchester to Sofia train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 1944+ hotels available in Sofia. Prices start at $14.84 per night.
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