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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 bus with prices starting from $51. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 22m. 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 bus costs an average of $51, and a train costs an average of $382.
Distance: 278 miles (449 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train |
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$114 Average price | $96 Average price Cheapest | $410 Average price |
4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 14m Average total duration 13h 44m 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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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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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Bruges:
A flight is $25 (€20) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Bruges costing on average $51 (€41).
A flight is $356 (€288) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Bruges costing on average $382 (€309).
Other travel options to Bruges take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 35m.
Bus takes on average 14h 5m.
- Around 31 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Bruges as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Bruges by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bruges by bus.
- Travel with Ryanair, Brussels Airlines to go to Bruges by flight.
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