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Compare train and bus for Manchester to Antwerp
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Antwerp among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €35, and a train costs an average of €333.
Distance: 320 miles (516 km)
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€93 Average price Cheapest | €333 Average price |
15h 12m Average total duration 14h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 15m Average total duration Fastest 7h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get from Manchester to Antwerp by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Manchester to Antwerp is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Antwerp:
A flight is $0.50 (€0.40) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Antwerp costing on average $44 (€35).
A flight is $375 (€298) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Antwerp costing on average $418 (€333).
Other travel options to Antwerp take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 21m.
Bus takes on average 15h 25m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Antwerp as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Brussels South Charleroi Airport.
- Ferries mostly depart from Hull Ferry Terminal and arrive in Europoort Rotterdam.
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats).
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Antwerp by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Antwerp by bus.
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