BY TRAIN

by stop-over in Calais or by express coach for 7 nights full-board in Lourdes Departing Monday 30th July and returning Tuesday 7th August

If you choose to travel by train this year, we will provide you with two options:

1) Overland with overnight stop in Calais

Departing from the diocese on the morning of Monday, 30th July for travel by coach to Dover, afternoon crossing by ferry to Calais for overnight stay in a 3* hotel near to Calais Ville train station. Leaving the hotel in the early morning of Tuesday, 31st July for the short ride to the train by coach to meet Salford pilgrims travelling by Express option for onward journey by chartered TGV train to Lourdes. Expected arrival in Lourdes late Tuesday afternoon. Including transfer to hotels for 7 nights accommodation in Lourdes.

2) Overland Express

Departing from various departure points around the diocese in the evening of Monday, 30th July for travel by coach to Dover, early morning ferry to Calais and onward transfer to Calais Ville train station to meet Salford pilgrims who stayed overnight in Calais for onward journey by chartered TGV train to Lourdes. Expected arrival in Lourdes late Tuesday afternoon. Including transfer to hotels for 7 nights accommodation in Lourdes.

Return by train for both the above options will depart Lourdes on Tuesday, 7th August, at around 7.00 a.m. for return direct to your departure point arriving shortly after midnight on Wednesday, 8th August.

BY AIR

6 nights full-board in Lourdes Departing Tuesday 31st July Returning Monday 6th August

By chartered plane from Manchester Airport to Lourdes on Tuesday, 31st July for 6 nights full board accommodation. On the return journey the plane will depart Lourdes on Monday, 6th August. Departure times to be confirmed by the airline. Please note that pilgrims travelling by air are responsible for making their own arrangements to and from Manchester International Airport and must notify the pilgrimage office in advance of any special assistance or wheelchair provision they will require at the airport.