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Compare train, bus, and flight for Brussels to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $23, and a train costs an average of $408.
Distance: 333 miles (536 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
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$132 Average price Cheapest | $137 Average price | $408 Average price | $58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 15m Average total duration 14h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Manchester:
A flight is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Brussels to Manchester costing on average $137 (€111).
A flight is $276 (€224) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Manchester costing on average $408 (€330).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 27m.
Bus takes on average 14h 45m.
Travel optionsfrom Brussels to Manchester
How to get from Brussels to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brussels to Manchester is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FR 6148:35 AM1h25Brussels South Charleroi Airport9:00 AMManchester Airport$411One-way0 transfers
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FR 6148:35 AM1h25Brussels South Charleroi Airport9:00 AMManchester Airport$411One-way0 transfers
Fastest
SN21839:30 PM1h20Brussels Airport9:50 PMManchester Airport$5031One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:10 PM21h25Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)11:35 AMManchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East$1461One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:10 PM21h50Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)12:00 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$1461One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:15 PM20h30Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)3:45 PMManchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East$1641One-way2 transfers
FR 32396:25 PM1h25Brussels South Charleroi Airport6:50 PMManchester Airport$1541One-way0 transfers
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U221648:22 AM7h58Brussels-Midi3:20 PMManchester Airport$2261One-way1 transfer
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U221688:22 AM9h28Brussels-Midi4:50 PMManchester Airport$2261One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Manchester:
A flight is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Brussels to Manchester costing on average $137 (€111).
A flight is $276 (€224) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Manchester costing on average $408 (€330).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 27m.
Bus takes on average 14h 45m.
- Around 30 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Manchester as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
- Travel with Eurostar to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with Ryanair, Brussels Airlines, British Airways, KLM Cityhopper, KLM, Lufthansa to go to Manchester by flight.
- 4 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Brussels Airlines.
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