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Compare train, bus, and flight for Manchester to Bruges
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Bruges among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 1.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €31, and a train costs an average of €313.
Distance: 278 miles (449 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train |
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€71 Average price Cheapest | €77 Average price | €336 Average price |
4h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 8m Average total duration 13h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 26m Average total duration 7h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.3 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Manchester to Bruges by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Manchester to Bruges is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Bruges
Travel to Bruges easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Bruges.

There are 3 travel options from Manchester to Bruges: train, flight or bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Bruges is a flight with an average price of $21 (€19).
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Bruges:
A flight is $19 (€17) less than a bus for this trip with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Bruges costing on average $40 (€36).
A flight is $367 (€331) less than a train with an average ticket price of $388 (€350) from Manchester to Bruges.
The fastest way from Manchester to Bruges is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 25 min.
There are alternative travel options to Bruges that take longer:
Getting to Bruges by bus takes 13 h 20 min on average.
Getting to Bruges by train takes 6 h 35 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 278 miles (448 km) between Manchester and Bruges.
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Bruges is:
- 2 buses a day.
- Around 23 flights per day.
- 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Bruges from Manchester as scheduled services by train, flight or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Bruges:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Manchester to Bruges:
- You can travel by bus between Manchester and Bruges with FlixBus, and you can find FlixBus Manchester to Bruges tickets for $40 (€36) on Omio.
- You can go to Bruges from Manchester by plane with Ryanair, Brussels Airlines or Lufthansa. You'll see cheap plane tickets for $21 (€19) with Ryanair from Manchester to Bruges on Omio.
- You can take a train from Manchester to Bruges with Avanti West Coast. Cheap tickets can be found for $388 (€350) with Avanti West Coast from Manchester to Bruges.
Yes, there are direct services available from Manchester to Bruges with the following travel companies:
- Direct flights with with 2 direct flights per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Bruges as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Manchester to Bruges.
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